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 can I tell if my building has major structural problems like the condo that collapsed in Miami?
By Emily Myers
July 22, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Unlike Florida, New York does not make it a requirement for buildings to have their structural integrity re-certified every 40 years, but there are many Local Laws that require elements of a building to be inspected and, if necessary, upgraded.
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Preventing the next Surfside, no MTA fare hike, & more
By Emily Myers
July 20, 2021 - 10:45 AM
And, pandemic safety nets like the eviction moratorium and unemployment benefits are coming to an end—here's advice on how to cope.
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Why Gen Z loves NYC, sales slow in the Hamptons, & more
By Emily Myers
July 15, 2021 - 10:30 AM
In the next step towards lead remediation in NYC's public housing, a new team of specialists is now in place to carry out inspections and repairs.
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Buying a NYC apartment for a retired parent? Here's what to consider
By Emily Myers
July 14, 2021 - 09:30 AM
A grown child buying an apartment for a parent presents some unique challenges. For Luis Vargas, the answer was to buy a sponsor co-op for his mom—one of the big incentives to buying these types of apartments is that you can skip the board approval process.
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What’s a best and final offer? Here's advice for buyers and sellers
By Emily Myers
July 13, 2021 - 14:00 PM
As a buyer, when you hear the term best and final, it can be daunting. It signals there are multiple interested buyers and the seller wants to work with the one who offers the best price and the best terms.
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Record-breaking Clinton Hill sale, ventilation problems at NYCHA, & more
By Emily Myers
July 13, 2021 - 13:00 PM
And, activists see comparisons with the condition of the BQE and the Surfside condo collapse and call for bold and urgent action
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