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:
Gateway Tunnel gets federal funding, Uber pushes back, & more
By Emily Myers
February 19, 2019 - 11:00 AM
The Gateway Tunnel connecting Penn Station ad New Jersey has received an injection of federal funds and Uber is suing NYC over a temporary cap on licenses aimed at targeting traffic congestion (CNN)
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A Jackson Heights prewar one bedroom for $439,000, no board approval required
By Emily Myers
February 15, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Well located within Jackson Heights, 79-01 35th Avenue #6F, is a one bedroom unit in a prewar co-op building offered at $439,000.
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Zero waste living: A practical guide for convenience-addicted New Yorkers
By Emily Myers
February 15, 2019 - 09:00 AM
Like most issues touching on the environment, when you dig into the details, going waste free feels both urgent and impossible.
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Unhappy Valentine's Day: Single New Yorkers pay a 'tax' for their solo status
By Emily Myers
February 14, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Not only is the dating scene mediocre, but living alone in New York City costs on average $14,370 more than living with a partner.
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A vacancy tax on empty storefronts, designs for two riverside parks in Inwood & more
By Emily Myers
February 12, 2019 - 11:00 AM
De Blasio wants a vacancy tax on empty storefronts and construction of the final World Trade Center skyscraper may get underway without an anchor tenant.
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How important is price per square foot, really?
By Emily Myers
February 12, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Square footage is typically included in most apartment listings and alongside it, the price per square foot, a measure allowing you to evaluate the unit against others in the area. The question is, how do you usefully use this metric, as a buyer or seller, to work out whether you’re getting a good deal or offering your property at the right price?
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