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:
Can you run a business out of your NYC apartment?
By Emily Myers
March 9, 2020 - 13:00 PM
City zoning regulations dictate whether an area is designated as commercial or residential and building use is stated in a certificate of occupancy. However, whether or not you can run a business from home will depend on the type of business you are running, and the type of building you choose to live in.
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The Brick Underground Podcast: Renovation questions for NYC apartment buyers
By Emily Myers
March 6, 2020 - 09:00 AM
Host Emily Myers gets into conversation with Compass broker Vickey Barron, who has put together a full-day course for brokers to help educate buyers on some of the issues they'll face if they plan to renovate.
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Some NYC apartment buildings told to prep for coronavirus like a doorman strike
By Emily Myers
March 5, 2020 - 11:53 AM
As New Yorkers brace themselves for the spread of the novel coronavirus, some NYC apartment buildings are preparing for staffing shortages and being advised to consider plans similar to strike preparation measures where residents take over for sick or absent workers.
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Sunnyside Yard could get 12,000 affordable units, Stuy Town tenants face rent hikes, & more
By Emily Myers
March 5, 2020 - 11:00 AM
And, South Street Seaport could bring hundreds of apartments to the neighborhood's historic district.
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The MTA vs. the new coronavirus, discounts for median-priced NYC apartments, & more
By Emily Myers
March 3, 2020 - 11:00 AM
Public hearings are planned, starting next week, on proposals to reform the city's property tax system.
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Brownstones, townhouses, and rowhouses—what are the differences?
By Emily Myers
March 2, 2020 - 09:00 AM
The terms brownstone, townhouse, and rowhouse are often used interchangeably and although there is some overlap, there are also some subtle differences.
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