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:
Will the coronavirus pandemic lead to a drop in NYC rents?
By Emily Myers
April 30, 2020 - 10:00 AM
New York City is facing another economic downturn because of the coronavirus pandemic. The question is: What will happen to NYC's sky-high rents?
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My lease is up, my roommate left, and my landlord won't respond
By Emily Myers
April 30, 2020 - 09:30 AM
During the coronavirus pandemic, it's much harder for New Yorkers to find roommates. Molly Wareham, who asked that we use a pseudonym, found herself in a jam—her roommate left, her lease is up and her landlord stopped responding. Wareham wants to stay in her Manhattan two bedroom but can only pay half the rent.
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NYC plans 100 miles of car-free streets, new cleaning rules for Airbnbs, & more
By Emily Myers
April 28, 2020 - 09:30 AM
Tips on how to return to a city you've fled during the pandemic.
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Where to donate stuff from your pandemic spring cleaning
By Emily Myers
April 27, 2020 - 13:00 PM
If you have purged your clutter, you may be wondering how you can get rid of it in NYC during the pandemic.
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Bloomberg gives $10.5 million for Covid-19 tracing, buildings want paycheck protection funds, & more
By Emily Myers
April 23, 2020 - 10:30 AM
There's been a slight uptick in New York City listings but they are still 80 percent below normal for this time of year.
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Finding a roommate virtually during the coronavirus crisis—what to expect and what to ask
By Emily Myers
April 23, 2020 - 09:30 AM
Rarely has the process of choosing a roommate been so fraught. In normal times, you would typically get to meet a potential roommate in person to get a sense of how they spend their time in NYC. During the pandemic, you’ve got to gauge how seriously they are taking the risk of infection and whether you’ll feel comfortable staying home with them.
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