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:
The pros and cons of rent to own in NYC
By Emily Myers
October 14, 2019 - 14:00 PM
A rent-to-own program is being offered to buyers at Extell's Lower East Side development, One Manhattan Square. This kind of arrangement isn't common in New York City and if you are thinking of taking advantage of the program you'll want to consider whether you are paying a premium in rent and if you are prepared to take on the risks associated with this complicated purchase.
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A renovated one bedroom in Tribeca that's priced below the median at $1,195,000
By Emily Myers
October 14, 2019 - 09:00 AM
The current price reflects a $100,000 cut. However, past sales for similar-sized apartments in the building have most recently closed at between $937,500 and $975,000 according to StreetEasy data, so there may still be more room for negotiation.
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5 strategies for renting out your furnished apartment safely
October 10, 2019 - 13:00 PM
These are harder for brokers to work with because your things may not appeal to everyone.
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An end to secret condo purchases, getting the word out about illegal half-floor conversions, & more
By Emily Myers
October 10, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Hudson Yards has become the first neighborhood in Manhattan to certified 'LEED Neighborhood Development’ Gold.
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A renovated UWS two bedroom with dining space, no board approval required
By Emily Myers
October 4, 2019 - 09:00 AM
The amenities in the pre-war building include an elevator, doorman, live-in super, a roof deck as well as bike and storage areas. All that puts the monthly maintenance to $2,046.
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14th Street busway finally opens, Hudson Yards inspires a set of sex toys, & more
By Emily Myers
October 3, 2019 - 11:00 AM
East River Park will no longer close for three years for resiliency work, instead the revamp is happening in two phases and parts of the park will stay open.
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