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.
Posts by Emily Myers:
What NYC co-op and condo boards can do about higher insurance premiums
By Emily Myers
October 19, 2026 - 09:30 AM
NYC co-op and condo boards can lower insurance premiums by staying on top of major mechanical repairs, paying higher deductibles, and ensuring projects have appropriate coverage.
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NYC’s rent freeze is still in place, at least for now
By Emily Myers
October 1, 2026 - 09:30 AM
Last week a judge said he would not commit to ruling on the legality of the rent freeze by the Oct. 1st deadline, when the freeze begins.
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After a 20 percent maintenance hike, an Upper East Side condop renegotiated its ground lease. Here’s how they did it
By Emily Myers
September 18, 2026 - 09:30 AM
When an increasingly pricier ground lease at their Upper East Side condop began to raise monthly costs and undermine property prices, shareholders at The Azure decided to renegotiate it.
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We're new owners and friends are going to be our tenants. How can we preserve our friendship?
By Emily Myers
September 8, 2026 - 10:30 AM
If you plan to rent to friends, it's a good idea to have a lease and understand your responsibilities as an owner under New York Law.
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How your NYC co-op or condo board can avoid the hidden costs of putting off building repairs
By Emily Myers
August 24, 2026 - 09:30 AM
Delayed capital repairs at NYC condo and co-op buildings can create higher utility and operating costs, penalties for carbon emissions, insurance issues, and financing difficulties. Here's how your board can be proactive.
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I received a pied-à-terre tax notice for my primary residence in NYC. How do I fight this?
By Emily Myers
August 12, 2026 - 09:30 AM
The deadline to challenge a pied-à-terre assessment has been extended to October 13th.
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