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:
Rent increases violate aid rules, steeper fees for heat outages, & more
By Emily Myers
April 19, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, under new leadership, the city's Department of Sanitation gets an $11 million investment for cleaner streets and better bike lanes.
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What a possible doorman strike means for New Yorkers
By Emily Myers
April 18, 2022 - 15:30 PM
New York City doormen and workers at 3,000 luxury buildings could be on strike by mid-week if an agreement on their compensation isn't reached for a new contract. The walk-out would impact 550,000 residents in buildings across the city.
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Doorman strike looms, skirting emission laws, & more
By Emily Myers
April 14, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, a bedbug-hunting dog and a former chef team up to save New Yorkers from infestations.
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Rising mortgage rates spark sales in Brooklyn and Queens
By Emily Myers
April 14, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Rising mortgage interest rates and increased demand let to a sales surge in Brooklyn and Queens during the first quarter of 2022.
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Section 8 rent assistance vouchers: A guide for New Yorkers
By Emily Myers
April 13, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Eligibility for Section 8 housing vouchers is based on a family’s gross annual income and family size. However, the high demand for assistance and the lack of funding means wait lists are typically closed.
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We want to remove an objectionable shareholder from our co-op. How do we successfully use the Pullman proceeding?
By Emily Myers
April 12, 2022 - 12:30 PM
A Pullman proceeding refers to a court case where a board successfully evicted a disruptive tenant shareholder by the name of David Pullman. The case set a precedent for co-ops that want the right to evict abusive neighbors.
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