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:
Our board is getting a lot of noise complaints from residents. How should we respond?
By Emily Myers
January 20, 2021 - 09:30 AM
A board is best served by having a very specific standard of noise tolerance in the house rules in order to assess these types of complaints.
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Cuomo called for major infrastructure upgrades. What does that mean for NYC real estate?
By Emily Myers
January 15, 2021 - 16:00 PM
Governor Andrew Cuomo pledged major infrastructure upgrades for New York City in his State of the State address, promising renewed confidence in the city's future, but will the impact be on its residential real estate—and the practicalities of day-to-day living in NYC?
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High marks for Greenpoint, the Vessel closes, & more
By Emily Myers
January 14, 2021 - 11:30 AM
Cities like NYC might finally get federal funds to tear down inner-city highways and reinvest in the communities they destroyed.
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Having pets in New York City—Brick Underground’s best advice
By Emily Myers
January 12, 2021 - 13:30 PM
“Landlords have been looking for creative ways beyond rent reductions and free months to incentivize the retention of current tenants while also attracting new renters,” says Brian P. Hourigan, managing director of BOND New York.
One obvious solution is for management companies to re-examine, and in many cases, relax, their pet policies. This is good news for New Yorkers who plan on moving and already have a pet or want to get one.
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Ending Trump's NYC contracts, proposed extension of High Line, & more
By Emily Myers
January 12, 2021 - 10:30 AM
Brooklyn Congresswoman Nydia Velazquez proposed legislation that would increase funding for public housing and earmark $32 billion for NYC.
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Looking for a NYC rental that allows large dogs? It just got easier
By Emily Myers
January 11, 2021 - 09:30 AM
In a bid to retain or attract tenants as the pandemic continues, many landlords in New York City are changing their rules about pets. This is good news for renters who have dogs that weigh over 50 pounds—often the maximum weight limit in many buildings.
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