
Emily Myers
Senior Writer/Podcast Producer
Emily Myers is a senior writer, podcast host, and producer at Brick Underground. She writes about issues ranging from market analysis and tenants' rights to the intricacies of buying and selling condos and co-ops. As host of the Brick Underground podcast, she has 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:
Can I fight an 80 percent rent hike for my Brooklyn apartment?
By Emily Myers
October 2, 2023 - 12:30 PM
A long-time renter in Brooklyn asks if they can fight a rent increase of 80 percent. If it is a market-rate apartment, the landlord is permitted to increase the rent as much as they want, provided they give you adequate notice.
Read More 6 steps to deal with flood or water damage in your NYC apartment
By Emily Myers
September 29, 2023 - 10:00 AM
You need to find the source, remove the water, assess for mold, do additional remediation if necessary and then replace what's damaged. There’s also the paperwork to deal with—addressing the problem with your insurance company, landlord, or board.
Read More How do we show our building has made a 'good faith effort' to comply with Local Law 97?
By Emily Myers
September 25, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Buildings can prove they are making "good faith effort" to comply with emission cuts by submitting the previous year's emission report. Other paperwork includes the building's benchmarking report, attestations about lighting upgrades, and a decarbonization plan.
Read More Gas was seeping through our walls and my family is lucky our neighbor took action
By Emily Myers
September 21, 2023 - 14:30 PM
I smelled gas on and off in my Brooklyn building for months but didn't think it was a problem. Turns out, I was very wrong. Here's what I should have done.
Read More 13 staging mistakes that can cost you the sale of your apartment
By Emily Myers
September 19, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Whether you hire a staging pro or decide to DIY it, you’ll want to avoid these common mistakes, most notably not painting the place, forgetting about curtains, or not paying attention to lighting.
Read More What is a cash-out refinance? Are these done in NYC?
By Emily Myers
September 18, 2023 - 15:00 PM
A cash-out refinance allows you to dig into the equity in your apartment or take out a bigger mortgage and have the difference paid to you in cash.
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