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:
What the law on LLC disclosure means for high-end NYC buyers and sellers
By Emily Myers
October 24, 2019 - 09:00 AM
A change in the law means the uber-wealthy cannot keep their Manhattan condo purchases a secret. Information about a buyer's identity will now be accessible through a freedom of information request (FOIL).
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Co-op buyers can no longer put maintenance fees in escrow as a result of new rent laws
By Emily Myers
October 23, 2019 - 09:00 AM
The unique structure of a co-op, where there is a proprietary lease rather than a deed and you become a tenant shareholder rather than an owner, means co-ops have been caught up in the rent reforms, specifically as it relates to the security deposit which is now capped at one month's rent.
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Hudson Yards beats Tribeca as most expensive nabe, affordable housing lotteries launch in Brooklyn, & more
By Emily Myers
October 22, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Residents in Brighton Beach say they’ve had no running water for over a month and want the city to step in to fix the problem.
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A vote on the Rikers Island replacement plan, 100 community gardens could face closure, & more
By Emily Myers
October 17, 2019 - 11:00 AM
A new report says the city's housing plan does not go far enough in helping very low-income New Yorkers.
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What to know about buying in a brand new co-op building
By Emily Myers
October 16, 2019 - 12:00 PM
Newly built co-op buildings are fairly rare so if you find one during your apartment search the chances are there may be something funky going on—it may not be a deal-breaker but your due diligence is going to be important.
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A plan to give tax credits to rent-burdened NYers, Smorgasburg moves inside, & more
By Emily Myers
October 15, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Moves are being made to exclude NYC from a law outlawing anonymous condo purchases.
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