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:
A Battery Park City one bedroom in need of some upgrades, for $599,000
By Emily Myers
January 27, 2020 - 09:00 AM
This apartment, 2 South End Ave., #6A, had a 4 percent price cut four months ago and is asking $599,999, which is below the current median price of $750,000 for similar-sized apartments in the neighborhood. The apartment, however, has been on the market for 527 days, suggesting the price cut didn't go far enough.
Read More A win for NYCHA tenants, new subway trains to tackle overcrowding, & more
By Emily Myers
January 23, 2020 - 11:00 AM
A new study finds prewar mid-sized multi-family buildings use more energy than larger buildings and could face fines if they don't meet new carbon targets.
Read More 5 things that may surprise you about renovating a co-op or condo in NYC
By Emily Myers
January 23, 2020 - 10:00 AM
If you're buying an apartment in NYC with plans to renovate, it's worth keeping in mind that what you envision for your place might come up against obstacles that either add time to your project or limit its scope.
Read More The Brick Underground Podcast: How does NYC real estate move past ‘peak uncertainty’ in 2020?
By Emily Myers
January 23, 2020 - 09:00 AM
In this episode of the Brick Underground podcast, we explore some of NYC's current market data with real estate appraiser Jonathan Miller, president, and CEO of the firm Miller Samuel.
Read More How to pick the best real estate broker to sell your NYC apartment
By Emily Myers
January 22, 2020 - 13:00 PM
Realistic pricing is important when you are selling in the current market, as is matching yourself to the right real estate broker. It’s taking an average of 90-120 days to close on a successful sale (and sometimes longer) so your broker is going to be a big part of your life for many weeks. Here are the factors to consider to make sure you get the right match.
Read More Gentrifiers told to leave NYC, Cuomo wants more funds for the census, & more
By Emily Myers
January 21, 2020 - 11:00 AM
Senator Schumer, speaking at REBNY's 124th annual banquet, says his goal is to become the majority leader and "restore the full deduction of state and local taxes."
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