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:
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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How do we get compensated for damage to our apartment by work on our building's façade?
By Emily Myers
June 5, 2023 - 09:30 AM
A contractor agreement typically covers repairs for damage to a co-op caused by façade work. You need to promptly notify management and document conditions.
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Is there any chance Good Cause eviction will pass in this legislative session?
By Emily Myers
June 2, 2023 - 09:30 AM
There's just a few days left for New York lawmakers to pass the Good Cause eviction bill, making it increasingly unlikely these major tenant protections will become law this year. The legislative session ends on June 8th.
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A housing lottery launches for 80 apartments in Mott Haven
By Emily Myers
June 1, 2023 - 09:30 AM
A housing lottery opens for 80 new apartments at 2455 3rd Ave. in Mott Haven, in the Bronx. NYers earning $80,572 to $187,330 are eligible based on household size. Rents start at $2,350 for studios.
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How does a debt-to-income ratio affect your mortgage rate?
By Emily Myers
May 30, 2023 - 10:00 AM
Your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) is the total of all your monthly expenses divided by your gross monthly income. The lower your DTI is, the better the terms of your mortgage loan.
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