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 often should our property manager be at our co-op building?
By Emily Myers
March 13, 2023 - 09:30 AM
In most cases you would expect the property manager to be on-site at your co-op or condo building once a week. The management team will also help set-up and attend annual meetings.
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An affordable housing lottery opens for 42 apartments in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn
By Emily Myers
March 9, 2023 - 12:30 PM
Housing lottery applications are open for 42 rent-stabilized apartments in Brooklyn’s Clinton Hill. Rents start at $2,700 for a one bedroom.
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What's an energy audit and how much does it cost?
By Emily Myers
March 7, 2023 - 10:00 AM
An energy audit checks that the power being used for lighting, heating, and cooling, for example, isn't being wasted or lost because equipment is old, poorly maintained, or at the wrong setting.
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A landlord won't accept my housing voucher. What can I do?
By Emily Myers
March 6, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Tips for finding affordable housing with vouchers, plus how to assert your rights and protect yourself from discrimination by landlords and brokers.
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An affordable housing lottery opens for 145 waterfront apartments in the Bronx
By Emily Myers
March 2, 2023 - 09:35 AM
Housing lottery applications are open for 145 apartments at 101 Lincoln Ave. in the Bronx. Eligible applicants must earn from $86,572 to $215,150 depending on the size of the household. Rents start at $2,525 for a studio.
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Do I need to keep the heat on to prevent pipes freezing or is that the landlord's responsibility?
By Emily Myers
February 27, 2023 - 10:00 AM
Your landlord is required to provide heat during the winter. As a tenant, you also have an obligation not to do anything that damages the building so there are practical reasons to set your thermostat to at least 55 degrees during the winter.
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