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:
Fed hikes rates again, best NYC nabes for buyers, & more
By Emily Myers
November 3, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, getting ready to sell? Five types of wall art brokers don't want to see in your apartment.
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Stopping deed theft, help with heating bills, & more
By Emily Myers
November 1, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, right to counsel laws in NYC aren't working and tenant advocates say renters are often representing themselves in legal disputes with their landlords.
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Are landlords using an algorithm to hike rents in NYC?
By Emily Myers
November 1, 2022 - 09:30 AM
A recent ProPublica article identifies Texas-based RealPage’s YieldStar software as the dominant rent-setting tool used by landlords across the country. There are concerns owners who use these applications may be artificially inflating rents.
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Landlords sued after fire, lead paint settlement, & more
By Emily Myers
October 27, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, student homelessness swells to 104,000, even as school enrollment declines.
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An affordable housing lottery opens for 41 apartments close to Barclays Center in Brooklyn
By Emily Myers
October 27, 2022 - 09:30 AM
An affordable housing lottery opens near the Barclays Center in Brooklyn for residents earning from $41,315 to $187,330 depending on the size of the household. Rents start at $1,119 a month for a studio.
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What fees do you pay when renting a NYC apartment?
By Emily Myers
October 25, 2022 - 15:00 PM
When you rent in New York City, there can be an upfront cost just to get the apartment—the broker's fee. Then there are additional, ongoing fees, for example, to use the amenities, keep a pet, or if you need a lease guarantor. Here's a tally.
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