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:
Setback for holdout tenant, new development bounces back, & more
By Emily Myers
September 20, 2022 - 10:30 AM
A holdout tenant at a condo conversion project at 215 West 84th St. on the Upper West Side is rejected for emergency rent aid.
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An affordable housing lottery launches for 126 apartments on the Astoria waterfront
By Emily Myers
September 15, 2022 - 12:45 PM
An affordable housing lottery opened for 126 newly constructed apartments at Astoria West. Rents start at $2,350 a month for a studio.
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Arsenic scare lawsuit, shelters near 'breaking point,' & more
By Emily Myers
September 15, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, New York City ranks top for most millionaires.
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Need a lease guarantor for a NYC apartment? Here are three things you should know in advance
By Emily Myers
September 15, 2022 - 09:30 AM
In some cases, having a guarantor can lead to you giving up an important tenant’s right, paying more each month, or stretching your relationship with a close relative.
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Eviction linked to tragedy, tenant screening errors, & more
By Emily Myers
September 13, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, Harlem's One45 site, once intended for apartments, will instead have a truck depot.
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I live in a walk-up with no bike room. What options do I have for storing my bike?
By Emily Myers
September 13, 2022 - 09:30 AM
If you're a cyclist and your building lacks a bike room, your options include lobbying your landlord to create a storage space, finding a parking garage with spots for bikes, asking the city to install a rack on your street, or storing your wheels in your apartment.
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