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:
I seized the opportunity to rent in Manhattan and get everything I wanted
By Emily Myers
November 24, 2020 - 13:30 PM
When a transfer opportunity arose this fall, aerospace engineer, Brian Scaria, weighed whether to move to Long Island City, near his field offices or to Manhattan. With concessions offered on every listing, he saw it as a now-or-never opportunity to live in Manhattan and score a deal on a one bedroom on the Upper East Side. Here's his story.
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Manhattan and SI Covid hot spots, Inwood rezoning clears final hurdle, & more
By Emily Myers
November 24, 2020 - 10:30 AM
The former Jehovah’s Witnesses hotel at 90 Sands Street in Dumbo is being converted into supportive housing with 491 affordable.
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How to get a break on your rent or other perks even if your lease is not up
By Emily Myers
November 19, 2020 - 13:30 PM
With so many New Yorkers leaving the city, the advantages are not just for new renters. For the most part, it's more economical for landlords to retain existing tenants rather than turn over apartments and bring in new tenants. So even if your lease is not up, you also have some opportunities. The following are some scenarios where you may have some leverage.
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NYC schools shutter, Crown Heights landlords sued over evictions, & more
By Emily Myers
November 19, 2020 - 10:30 AM
A more optimistic indicator of NYC's recovery shows apartment sales reached pre-pandemic levels last month, according to StreetEasy.
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We moved from Bed-Stuy to Clinton Hill when apartments suddenly became more affordable
By Emily Myers
November 18, 2020 - 13:00 PM
A couple living in a third floor walk-up in Bed-Stuy saw an opportunity in the current rent climate to upgrade to a new place, in neighboring Clinton Hill. The landlord’s flexibility on the pet policy as well as the apartment’s vintage details made it a deal they couldn’t walk away from.
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Refer-a-friend rent credits: Know what you're getting into
By Emily Myers
November 17, 2020 - 12:30 PM
Even if your building doesn't promote rent credits, or you rent from a small landlord, it may be something to ask about. Some buildings say referral programs generate a lot of leases so your landlord may be interested in striking a deal. However, it's also important for you to know the legal issues to avoid getting into trouble. Read on.
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