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:
Largest rate hike in decades, competing with investor buyers, & more
By Emily Myers
June 16, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, investors buy a record share of the residential buildings in New York, up 50 percent compared to last year.
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Housing lottery opens for 235 new apartments near Hudson Yards
By Emily Myers
June 16, 2022 - 09:30 AM
There are 64 one-bedroom apartments available for renters with incomes of $28,286 to $48,040. The rent for these apartments is $741. There are also 64 one bedrooms available for people earning from $42,000 to $72,060. These apartments rent at $1,141.
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How to rent out your NYC apartment on Airbnb: Advice from experienced hosts
By Emily Myers
June 14, 2022 - 13:30 PM
Know the rules about short-term rentals: In most cases, it’s illegal to rent out your NYC apartment for less than 30 days unless you’re present during the stay.
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Demands for rent rollbacks, expanding deed theft protection, & more
By Emily Myers
June 14, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, tenants in buildings using Bilt's rent rewards program can now opt-in to have rent payments reported to improve their credit scores
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Affordable housing lottery opens for 53 studio apartments for seniors on the Upper West Side
By Emily Myers
June 9, 2022 - 13:30 PM
Applications are open for 53 newly constructed apartments at Park 79 on the Upper West Side through the affordable housing lottery.
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Good Cause Eviction protection stalled in the final legislative session. Here's why
By Emily Myers
June 9, 2022 - 12:30 PM
New York’s legislative session ended without passing the Good Cause Eviction bill, which would have ensured automatic lease renewals for a nearly all market-rate renters, blocked major rent hikes, and prevented eviction unless there was "good cause."
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