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:
Tribeca vs. Battery Park City: Which neighborhood is for you?
By Emily Myers
March 13, 2019 - 10:00 AM
When it comes to choosing a neighborhood to rent or buy, it’s important to get it right the first time. If you’re considering Downtown Manhattan, both Tribeca and Battery Park City will be on your radar. In this friendly neighborhood face off, we’ll dive a bit deeper into the housing, community and vibe of these two areas.
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The Chrysler Building sells at a loss, one step closer to a NYC pied-à-terre tax, & more
By Emily Myers
March 12, 2019 - 11:00 AM
The owners of the Chrysler Building are selling the art deco tower for a fraction of what they paid for it in 2008 and new renderings are revealed of the redesigned Coney Island Shore Theatre
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Faking it: 6 ceramic tile designs that will give you the look of wood
By Emily Myers
March 12, 2019 - 09:00 AM
Hardwood is hugely popular in NYC but there are some great pretenders out there—like ceramic tiles with grain and texture, giving you the look and feel of wood with more durability.
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A Greenpoint two bedroom priced well below the median, if you don't mind the stairs
By Emily Myers
March 11, 2019 - 13:00 PM
This two bedroom, 86 Green St., #3, is on the market for $899,000 and has monthly common charges of $508. Monthly taxes are $427.
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A renovated four-bedroom co-op in Lenox Hill for $2,000,000, no board approval required
By Emily Myers
March 8, 2019 - 09:00 AM
This newly renovated, four-bedroom unit, 440 East 62nd St., #17BC, is on the market for $2,000,000 and while there's no data on the median price for four-bedroom units in Lenox Hill, the asking price is well below the $3,295,000 median sales price for a three-bedroom unit in the neighborhood, according to StreetEasy.
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What’s a bridge loan and what should I be aware of if I take one out?
By Emily Myers
March 6, 2019 - 09:00 AM
A bridge loan is a short-term loan allowing you to dip into the equity in the property you already own to help bridge the purchase of one you want to buy. In New York City it’s rare for a seller to accept an offer from someone where the purchase depends on the sale of another unit.
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