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:
Rent increases of 3.25 percent and 5 percent for stabilized tenants are the biggest in a decade
By Emily Myers
June 22, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Rent increases of 3.25 percent are approved for tenants with one-year leases in rent-stabilized apartments—the biggest hike in a decade. Two-year leases can be raised 5 percent.
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Rent hikes for stabilized tenants, affordable housing in the Hamptons, & more
By Emily Myers
June 22, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, with a $40,000 rent in Brooklyn, it's clear landlords are testing the upper limits of what people will pay.
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Crucial vote on rent increases, Bed-Stuy housing lottery, & more
By Emily Myers
June 21, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, owners of the former Spice Factory in Crown Heights plan a modest mid-rise after shelving towers that would have shaded the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
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Largest rate hike in decades, competing with investor buyers, & more
By Emily Myers
June 16, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, investors buy a record share of the residential buildings in New York, up 50 percent compared to last year.
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Housing lottery opens for 235 new apartments near Hudson Yards
By Emily Myers
June 16, 2022 - 09:30 AM
There are 64 one-bedroom apartments available for renters with incomes of $28,286 to $48,040. The rent for these apartments is $741. There are also 64 one bedrooms available for people earning from $42,000 to $72,060. These apartments rent at $1,141.
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How to rent out your NYC apartment on Airbnb: Advice from experienced hosts
By Emily Myers
June 14, 2022 - 13:30 PM
Know the rules about short-term rentals: In most cases, it’s illegal to rent out your NYC apartment for less than 30 days unless you’re present during the stay.
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