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 landlord is selling our building. What can we do to protect ourselves?
By Emily Myers
May 11, 2023 - 12:30 PM
Your first step is to find out if your apartment is rent stabilized. You can also renew your lease to give you a bit more security, and consider forming a tenant’s association.
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A housing lottery launches for a luxury building in Prospect Heights
By Emily Myers
May 11, 2023 - 10:00 AM
New Yorkers who earn from $78,515 to $187,330 are eligible to apply for apartments at Pacific Park Apartments in Prospect Heights.
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What does a NYC building super do? Here's what you can expect
By Emily Myers
May 9, 2023 - 09:30 AM
A building super handles garbage removal, cleans common areas, and maintains an apartment building. Read on for more about a super's responsibilities.
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How often does our board need to do a reserve study for our building?
By Emily Myers
May 8, 2023 - 14:30 PM
A NYC condo or co-op board should consider doing a reserve study or capital plan every three to five years. This allows the board to figure out how to pay for upgrades, and avoid large assessments.
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New York becomes the first state to ban gas stoves in new construction
By Emily Myers
May 4, 2023 - 11:30 AM
New York's new ban on gas stoves in new construction brings the state in line with NYC, which already approved a ban on appliances using fossil fuel in new residential buildings.
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A housing lottery launches for a luxury building in Long Island City
By Emily Myers
May 4, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Rents at 8 Court Square in Queens start at $2,896. You're eligible to apply to the lottery if you earn from $99,292 to $187,330.
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