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 to get a mortgage in NYC when you are retired
By Emily Myers
May 17, 2021 - 13:30 PM
Getting a mortgage when you’re retired can be complicated. Your qualifying income can come from sources like social security, your pension and retirement funds but the banks need to see that you are receiving those payments so if you've taken no money from the funds available you may have to look for workarounds.
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A contentious demolition, mayoral candidates face off, & more
By Emily Myers
May 13, 2021 - 10:30 AM
Village Preservation blasts a decision by the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission to demolish a 170-year-old landmarked building.
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Plans for NYC's waterfront, paying rent in installments, & more
By Emily Myers
May 11, 2021 - 10:30 AM
Shootings and subway attacks put crime at the center of the mayoral race for NYC.
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Federal eviction ban overturned, curtains up for Broadway, & more
By Emily Myers
May 6, 2021 - 10:30 AM
It's NYC's most enviable rent free real estate but Gracie Mansion, the five-bedroom mayoral residence, has frequently been turned down by office holders.
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Landlords, tenants desperate for rent relief as eviction ban is extended again
By Emily Myers
May 5, 2021 - 09:30 AM
If you’ve been struggling to make rent because of lost income during the pandemic, you should know the the eviction moratorium has been extended until the end of August and New York State’s rental assistance program is expected to be up and running before the end of the month.
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Eviction ban extended, 24-hour subway service returns, & more
By Emily Myers
May 4, 2021 - 10:30 AM
Owners of buildings that exceed new carbon emissions limits can now apply for adjustments to reduce potential fines.
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