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:
‘NY needs $10 billion to begin to meet the needs of renters,’ says State Senator Brian Kavanagh
By Emily Myers
June 8, 2020 - 13:30 PM
With the blanket eviction moratorium expiring towards the end of June and a more limited ban in place until August, there are lots of questions about what will happen when the courts reopen and tenants continue to face hardship. State Senator Brian Kavanagh spoke with Brick Underground about what he predicts will happen next.
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NYPD cracks down on protests, free coronavirus testing, & more
By Emily Myers
June 4, 2020 - 10:10 AM
Terrence Floyd, a Brooklyn resident and brother of George Floyd, will lead a vigil at 1 p.m. in Cadman Plaza Park, in memory of his brother.
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A second curfew for NYC, legal action over eviction ban, & more
By Emily Myers
June 2, 2020 - 10:30 AM
And, long criticized for its lack of diversity, NYC's real estate industry reflects on how to address systematic racism.
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Can't pay the rent because of coronavirus? You may be able to use your security deposit
By Emily Myers
May 28, 2020 - 09:30 AM
Accessing the money from your security deposit requires reaching out to your landlord and negotiating on a one-on-one basis. Landlords would rather use the security deposit for the rent than not collect anything for the month, says Neil Garfinkel, a partner at the law firm Abrams Garfinkel Margolis Bergson.
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How not to get scammed on a summer vacation rental
By Emily Myers
May 26, 2020 - 13:30 PM
Fear of coronavirus as well as stress and uncertainty about the future can make you more vulnerable to rental scams. You may feel the pressure to get out of the city as soon as possible, and as a result, fail to check out a listing thoroughly. Scammers can take advantage of this sense of urgency.
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What's a 'time of the essence' letter and when is it useful?
By Emily Myers
May 21, 2020 - 14:30 PM
Keeping a deal on track requires flexibility from both buyer and seller as you try to navigate some of the obstacles of the pandemic, and a delay can potentially jeopardize the deal entirely. That's where a 'time of the essence' letter comes in.
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