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:
How to research a landlord before you sign a lease
By Emily Myers
July 11, 2023 - 15:30 PM
To research a prospective landlord, check out the condition of the building, speak to tenants and neighbors, and do a check online for building violations.
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How to check your NYC apartment building's ratings—or rate your own place
By Emily Myers
July 10, 2023 - 12:30 PM
Reading reviews from other renters can help give you some inside knowledge before you commit to a new apartment.
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I'm going to sublet my condo to a friend. Do they need to sign a lease?
By Emily Myers
July 10, 2023 - 09:30 AM
There are lots of practical and legal reasons why having a sublet agreement or lease is important for both you and your friend. Condo bylaws and house rules vary but the safest route is to go through the normal condo application process.
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To combine or not: What's the best strategy for selling two adjacent NYC apartments?
By Emily Myers
July 5, 2023 - 09:30 AM
When considering whether to combine adjacent apartments before you sell, determine the expected sales price for the two apartments and what difference their combination would make.
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An affordable housing lottery opens for 341 apartments in East New York
By Emily Myers
June 29, 2023 - 09:30 AM
New Yorkers who earn $16,938 to $140,080 are eligible to apply for 341 rent-stabilized apartments at a new development at 250 Euclid Ave. in Brooklyn. Rents start at $419 for a studio.
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How bidding wars for rentals work, and ways to deal with the competition
By Emily Myers
June 26, 2023 - 12:30 PM
Bidding wars in NYC's rental market are a sign of fierce competition for apartments. Wondering if it's allowed or how much to bid? Your questions are answered here.
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