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:
The next mayor's to-do list, buildings get failing grades, & more
By Emily Myers
October 15, 2020 - 10:30 AM
The energy-efficiency report cards are out for New York's buildings and there are lots of Ds.
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A win for a developer, newcomers bet on NYC, & more
By Emily Myers
October 13, 2020 - 10:30 AM
How the feud between Governor Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio led to the chaotic virus crackdown of recent days.
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What does it mean when a listing is an exclusive?
By Emily Myers
October 13, 2020 - 09:30 AM
Exclusive agreements typically run from three to six months, so if someone buys the apartment within that timeframe the broker has the right to collect the commission from the owner.
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How will the outcome of the presidential election impact the NYC real estate market?
By Emily Myers
October 9, 2020 - 09:30 AM
If you’ve been hoping to buy or sell in the city, you might be wondering how to time your deal and what the impact will be of a Trump or Biden win. Brick Underground asks brokers to weigh in.
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Pushback on Covid shutdowns, a surge in female cyclists, & more
By Emily Myers
October 8, 2020 - 10:30 AM
The pandemic has shifted the conversation around affordable housing in places like NYC.
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How much insurance can a condo board require for owners? How is that enforced?
By Emily Myers
October 7, 2020 - 14:30 PM
The bylaws for condos usually compel the board to carry a certain amount of insurance for the common areas and the association generally, but rarely compel the unit owner to do so. So does the board have authority to impose that on owners?
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