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:
Why some buildings flood, 'pocket' listings on the rise, & more
By Emily Myers
September 30, 2021 - 10:30 AM
The reason some New York City buildings and subway stations experience massive flooding during storms? They are built on former wetlands and old, paved-over stream beds, according to a report in The New York Times.
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Hurricane relief for undocumented NYers, Airbnb van scam, & more
By Emily Myers
September 28, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, residents of 432 Park Avenue sue the building's developers for construction defects at the troubled supertall
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6 lessons learned by New Yorkers who had to break a lease
By Emily Myers
September 24, 2021 - 13:00 PM
The number of New Yorkers breaking their leases reached record highs during the pandemic, and Brick Underground asked some about the lessons they learned on how best to navigate the process.
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NYC luxury sales rebound, pet policy complaints, & more
By Emily Myers
September 23, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, residents of Extell's affordable housing development, 227 Cherry St., say management does nothing about pet policy violations and dog messes in the hallway.
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5 questions to ask about renting or buying a basement apartment
By Emily Myers
September 23, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Here's what you should ask if you are renting or buying a basement apartment in New York City, including a duplex with a renovated basement.
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Our building wants to create storage spaces to sell or rent to residents—what do we need to know?
By Emily Myers
September 20, 2021 - 15:45 PM
“If you have additional space in your building or would like to provide dedicated storage for residents, this type of amenity can be both a selling point for your building and a way to maximize revenue,” says Steven Wagner, a real estate attorney at the Manhattan law firm Wagner, Berkow & Brandt who represents co-op and condo boards and owners.
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