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:
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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A housing lottery launches for 89 apartments in a Downtown Brooklyn luxury building
By Emily Myers
May 25, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Housing lottery applications are open for 89 newly constructed apartments at 540 Fulton St. in Downtown Brooklyn. New Yorkers earning from $50,812 to $215,150 are eligible to apply. Rents start at $1,407 for a studio.
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6 cheap or no-cost energy efficiency fixes for your NYC co-op or condo building
By Emily Myers
May 23, 2023 - 12:30 PM
Low- or no-cost energy efficiency fixes for NYC co-op and condo buildings include changing the alteration agreement, sealing AC units, and switching to LEDs
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