Emily Myers
Senior Writer/Podcast Producer
Emily Myers is a real estate writer and podcast host. As the former host of the Brick Underground podcast, she earned four silver awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors. Emily studied journalism at the University of the Arts, London, earned an MA Honors degree in English Literature from the University of Edinburgh and lived for a decade in California. In spite of her itinerant background, she has been living in the same Brooklyn rental since 2016.
Posts by Emily Myers:
A housing lottery closes soon for 14 apartments in Greenpoint
By Emily Myers
December 8, 2022 - 11:30 AM
Applications for rent-stabilized apartments at 150 Bayard St. in Greenpoint are due no later than December 27th. Eligible applicants can earn from $47,520 to $187,330. Rents start at $1,288 for a studio.
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Expect NYC rents to fall? You're going to be disappointed by this latest market snapshot
By Emily Myers
December 8, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Anyone who thought rents in NYC would drop this fall will be discouraged to see that they are instead remaining close to record highs. That’s the takeaway from the November edition of the Elliman Report for the Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens rental markets.
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How to rent in NYC as a foreign national
By Emily Myers
December 6, 2022 - 11:30 AM
Relocating to New York City is both exciting and daunting, and it is an even bigger challenge for foreign nationals without a U.S. financial history. Here's what international renters need to know.
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How much does moving to the suburbs cost vs. staying in NYC?
By Emily Myers
December 5, 2022 - 14:30 PM
Figuring out whether to move to the suburbs or stay put in NYC is a perennial conversation for many families and it usually focuses on housing costs and commute times. Here are some estimates to help you get a sense of the cost of moving to the suburbs.
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How much does renter's insurance cost if you're renting a NYC townhouse?
By Emily Myers
December 5, 2022 - 09:30 AM
If you're renting a townhouse, the cost of renter's insurance will be affected by the valuation of your contents and the coverage limits. Basic coverage will be similar to an apartment rental ($150-$300) but if you have luxury items or the landlord insists on $1 million in liability, the premiums could double.
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Racism and the lack of diversity in the appraisal business
By Emily Myers
December 1, 2022 - 13:30 PM
In a conversation on the Brick Underground podcast with Jonathan Miller, president and CEO of appraisal firm Miller Samuel, he says racial bias in appraisals is probably as prevalent in NYC as it is in rest of the U.S. and blames the lack of diversity in the appraisal business.
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