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:
Pros and cons of buying a prewar condo in NYC
By Emily Myers
January 29, 2019 - 10:00 AM
It’s rare to find a prewar condo in New York City. Many residential buildings constructed before the 1940s have either been converted into co-ops, where residents are shareholders rather than owners, or they operate as rental buildings.
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A remodeled one bedroom for $759,000 in Downtown Brooklyn, no board approval required
By Emily Myers
January 25, 2019 - 10:00 AM
This one-bedroom, one-bath unit at 85 Livingston Street #7E, has just been renovated and boasts wide-plank gray-washed oak floors, new AC and heating units, as well as a renovated kitchen and bathroom. The co-op is offered at $759,000 which is below the median asking price of $950,000 for similar units in Downtown Brooklyn.
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My co-op board interview: I lost my voice and it was over before it had even begun
By Emily Myers
January 24, 2019 - 13:00 PM
A Jackson Heights co-op buyer shares his experience. He did lots of research and received plenty of advice on how to approach the interview—then he lost his voice. In the end, the meeting was over before he even realized it had begun.
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A top floor two-bedroom condo in Central Harlem for $799,999
By Emily Myers
January 24, 2019 - 10:00 AM
This two-bedroom, two-bath condo, 68 Bradhurst Ave., #PH2-A, in Central Harlem is offered at $799,999, well below the median average of $971,500 for similar-sized properties in the neighborhood.
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The property you are buying has a lien. Here's how to fix it
By Emily Myers
January 23, 2019 - 14:00 PM
A lien is a debt owed in relation to the building or property. It can be related to many aspects of property ownership, including taxes, building code violations, a mortgage, or common charges in a condo.
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A second look at Cuomo's L train plans, NYCHA residents left in the cold, & more
By Emily Myers
January 22, 2019 - 11:00 AM
A second opinion is called in on the L train plan, another supertall is about to rise in Midtown Manhattan, and vacant bank buildings are being turned into luxury homes
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