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 Brick Underground Podcast: Get up to speed on rent reform, affordability, and the NY mansion tax
By Emily Myers
May 17, 2019 - 12:00 PM
The Brick Underground podcast gets you up to speed on rent reform and the changes you can expect when the current laws expire on June 15th.
Read More A renovated two bedroom in Lincoln Square for $1,970,000, no board approval required
By Emily Myers
May 17, 2019 - 10:00 AM
This two-bedroom apartment, 344 West 72nd Street #1106, is offered at $1,970,000 and is within The Chatsworth, an impressive Beaux Arts building in Lincoln Square. Constructed in 1904, the facade has intricate stonework and was landmarked in 1984.
Read More What does a typical NYC relocation package include? And is it negotiable?
By Emily Myers
May 15, 2019 - 13:00 PM
If you are relocating to NYC with a new job and company is providing some support, it's important to figure out how much your moving costs will be before you agree to a lump sum or sign on bonus. Sometimes the broker's commission for a rental apartment takes newcomers by surprise, so get as much information as you can ahead of agreeing to the terms of a relocation package.
Read More Don't rule out DIY fake turf to transform your yard—even if you're a NYC renter
By Emily Myers
May 15, 2019 - 09:00 AM
Our Brooklyn writer rents a ground floor unit in Brooklyn that comes with some outdoor space. When she moved in nearly three years ago, it had some patchy grass and a few shrubs against the back fence. She wanted to turn it back into a functional back yard and went with a DIY fake turf plan. Here's what she did.
Read More NYCHA plumber racks up overtime, a leak in the Oculus' roof, & more
By Emily Myers
May 14, 2019 - 11:00 AM
De Blasio points the finger at Trump saying he’ll face fines if his buildings aren’t retrofitted in line with new NYC emissions standards and New York City is one of the hardest cities for residents to put away emergency savings.
Read More The Brick Underground Podcast is back. Here's a preview of the upcoming season
By Emily Myers
May 10, 2019 - 12:15 PM
Introducing the next season of The Brick Underground Podcast, a show dedicated to helping you navigate one of the most complicated and expensive real estate markets in the world.
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