Emily Myers
Senior Writer/Podcast Producer
Emily Myers is a senior writer, podcast host, and producer at Brick Underground. She writes about issues ranging from market analysis and tenants' rights to the intricacies of buying and selling condos and co-ops. As host of the Brick Underground podcast, she has 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. In spite of her itinerant background, she has been living in the same Brooklyn rental since 2016.
Posts by Emily Myers:
13 staging mistakes that can cost you the sale of your apartment
By Emily Myers
September 19, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Whether you hire a staging pro or decide to DIY it, you’ll want to avoid these common mistakes, most notably not painting the place, forgetting about curtains, or not paying attention to lighting.
Read More What is a cash-out refinance? Are these done in NYC?
By Emily Myers
September 18, 2023 - 15:00 PM
A cash-out refinance allows you to dig into the equity in your apartment or take out a bigger mortgage and have the difference paid to you in cash.
Read More Can I be evicted for subletting my co-op apartment?
By Emily Myers
September 18, 2023 - 09:45 AM
A shareholder wants to know if a new co-op board can end their prior subletting agreement and kick them out for illegal subletting. Our experts say eviction is highly unlikely. Read on for more intel.
Read More Buy a co-op at a discount: All about HDFCs and how to get one
September 11, 2023 - 13:00 PM
Housing Development Fund Corporation co-ops have strict income caps for buyers. They sell for well below the market rate, and have been sought-after in recent years as an appealing option for low- and middle-income buyers.
Read More Can I get a maintenance abatement if water damage left my co-op temporarily uninhabitable?
By Emily Myers
September 11, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Under the warranty of habitability you are entitled to a maintenance abatement if your co-op is uninhabitable. You will have to decide if it is worth the battle.
Read More How co-op and condo buildings can fund Local Law 97 upgrades
By Emily Myers
September 6, 2023 - 14:30 PM
A co-op or condo board can pay for their building's energy upgrades through utility and state incentives, green loans, energy performance contracts, or PACE financing (which is only currently available to co-ops).
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