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:
How do I protect my NYC property from deed theft?
By Emily Myers
October 30, 2019 - 12:00 PM
Deed theft, a crime where apartment and townhouse owners have their property stolen through fraudulent paperwork, was recently highlighted in an article in the New York Times. Brooklyn neighborhoods known to have been targeted include Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights, Flatbush, and Brownsville
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What's better for buying an apartment in NYC: A 15- or 30-year mortgage?
October 30, 2019 - 10:00 AM
When deciding between a 15- and a 30-year mortgage to buy a New York City apartment, you'll want to consider how much you can afford to repay monthly, how long you intend to own the place and whether your financial or personal situation might change in those years.
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Changing your laundry room vendor may be more difficult than you think—here’s why
By Emily Myers
October 29, 2019 - 13:00 PM
If you aren’t getting the service you want from your laundry room vendor, it’s sometimes harder than you expect to switch. Here's what you need to know.
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Blaming online deliveries for NYC gridlock, cyclists and sanitation workers face off, & more
By Emily Myers
October 29, 2019 - 11:00 AM
More structural problems have cropped up at the new multi-million dollar Hunters Point Library in Queens, including leaks and soundproofing issues.
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A Gowanus two bedroom with outdoor space and low monthlies, for $1,265,000
By Emily Myers
October 28, 2019 - 09:00 AM
Developers of boutique condos like 205 12th St., just off Fourth Avenue, are hoping buyers will see the potential of Gowanus.
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A crackdown on deed fraud, efforts to combat LES nightlife noise, & more
By Emily Myers
October 24, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Tenants claiming their landlord fraudulently hiked rents have been given the go-ahead for a court case.
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