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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:

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I signed an unusual proxy at the closing for my co-op. What can I do now?
By Emily Myers
June 20, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Proxy voting in co-ops and condos is generally allowed but to be presented with a proxy at the closing is inappropriate, unless the co-op is being bought by a trust and the proxy is for quorum purposes only.
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A housing lottery launches for 316 apartments in Greenpoint
By Emily Myers
June 15, 2023 - 09:30 AM
A housing lottery opens at 35 Commercial St. in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, with 316 rent-stabilized apartments. Rents start at $410.
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Are your NYC building's radiators too hot in winter? Steam balancing may be the solution
By Emily Myers
June 14, 2023 - 16:30 PM
Steam balancing involves regulating the temperature in a heating system so all residents are comfortable, reduces energy use and emissions, and might even help sell your apartment.
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Queens beats Brooklyn for most in-demand rental market in NYC
By Emily Myers
June 13, 2023 - 14:30 PM
Queens is now the most in-demand rental market in NYC, surpassing Brooklyn. In May, apartment listings in Queens received 133 percent more inquiries compared to pre-pandemic levels, while Brooklyn saw a 108 percent increase.
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Can I get reimbursed while my NYC building's garage is closed for repairs?
By Emily Myers
June 12, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Rent-stabilized tenants can negotiate a rent reduction for the loss of building services such as a parking garage. Or you can file a complaint with DHCR seeking a rent freeze.
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Rents keep rising in NYC, making leases from last year look like deals
By Emily Myers
June 8, 2023 - 11:30 AM
NYC rents keeping soaring: In May, Manhattan median rent hit $4,395, Brooklyn reached $3,550, and Queens saw $3,402.
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