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:
An affordable housing lottery for 57 apartments in the Bronx is closing soon
By Emily Myers
July 21, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Rents start at $522 a month for a studio at Comunilife El Borinquen, a supportive housing complex at 3401 Third Ave. in the Bronx where 57 apartments are available through the affordable housing lottery.
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How should our board handle conflicts of interest?
By Emily Myers
July 19, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Most buildings’ bylaws prohibit self-dealing. However, some important practices will further prevent claims of a breach of fiduciary duty. This includes full disclosure by board members on all transactions and annual filings regarding conflict of interest transactions, as well as recusal by an interested board member from decisions where necessary.
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Soho basement for $250,000, 'Godfather' mansion on Airbnb, & more
By Emily Myers
July 19, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, a pair of notorious landlords rent hotel space to the city for the rising numbers of homeless New Yorkers.
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A housing lottery opens for 224 apartments on the waterfront in Greenpoint
By Emily Myers
July 14, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Applications are open for 224 newly constructed apartments in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, through the affordable housing lottery for those who earn $51,840 to $206,875 depending on your household size.
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NYC sues Airbnb hosts, 'slum'-like housing in the Bronx, & more
By Emily Myers
July 14, 2022 - 11:30 AM
New York City sues Airbnb hosts who have earned $2 million from illegally renting out units in a Midtown brownstone.
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Despite hitting new records, there are signs the Brooklyn and Queens sales markets are cooling
By Emily Myers
July 14, 2022 - 10:30 AM
Brooklyn and Queens are still seeing record prices with nearly a quarter of sales in Queens going to bidding wars, but the market is slowing down according to the Elliman Report.
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