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:
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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An affordable housing lottery launches for 282 apartments in Far Rockaway
By Emily Myers
June 8, 2023 - 09:30 AM
The housing lottery for Queens' Rockaway Village Apartments is open to NYers earning from $16,252 to $140,080. There are 282 rent-stabilized units available with rents starting at $388.
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Want to list your place on Airbnb or other short-term rental sites? Read this FAQ for New Yorkers first
By Emily Myers
June 6, 2023 - 13:30 PM
Hosts who are not in compliance with NYC's new registration regulations for short-term rentals face steep fines. Here's what you need to know to rent out your place legally.
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