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:
Changing the estate tax, NY's infrastructure needs, & more
By Emily Myers
March 16, 2021 - 10:30 AM
About about 80 percent of New York's adult population will be eligible for the Covid vaccine mid-week when eligibility extends to public-facing workers.
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New lawsuit accuses 88 landlords, broker firms of bias against renters with vouchers
By Emily Myers
March 15, 2021 - 13:35 PM
Undercover investigators secretly recorded dozens of brokers and landlords in New York City discriminating against renters with Section 8 housing vouchers. Their findings prompted a new lawsuit filed in federal court today against 88 of the city's brokerage firms and landlords.
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New leader for HUD, Wall Streeters sour on Florida, & more
By Emily Myers
March 11, 2021 - 10:30 AM
A homeless encampment beside the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in Williamsburg shows the impact of the past 12 months on the city's most vulnerable residents.
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Shipping containers as a housing solution, LIRR commuter fury, & more
By Emily Myers
March 9, 2021 - 10:30 AM
NYCHA has taken the next step towards major structural changes to reform the city's public housing
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With housing court hearings online, it may be cheaper to fight your landlord
By Emily Myers
March 9, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Last year, housing court shifted to virtual appearances and remote legal conferences, which many expect to stay in place after the pandemic subsides. Less time spent in physical court means fewer billable hours for your lawyer—and a smaller bill for you.
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Another plan for vacant buildings, the hottest new amenity, & more
By Emily Myers
March 4, 2021 - 10:30 AM
The city's police commissioner announces a renewed crackdown on graffiti plus community outreach to tackle it.
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