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:
What to do if you are buying or selling a renovated house that lacks permits
By Emily Myers
May 16, 2022 - 16:30 PM
A renovated house that lacks permits for the work raises red flags for the buyer. In some cases the buyer is responsible for getting retroactive permits, in other cases a buyer may have to remove the illegal work.
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Having trouble applying to NYC's affordable housing lottery? Housing Ambassadors can help
By Emily Myers
May 12, 2022 - 13:30 PM
Housing Ambassadors, a collection of community and tenant organizations, can help you apply to New York City's affordable housing lottery. They can help with applications, internet access, language services, and appeals.
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Brooklyn's priciest address, NYCHA subsidy snafu, & more
By Emily Myers
May 12, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, a fight between preservationists and luxury real estate in Upstate NY.
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Can I negotiate with a landlord over a rent hike for a stabilized apartment?
By Emily Myers
May 11, 2022 - 09:30 AM
As a tenant in a rent-stabilized apartment, you are within your rights to ask whether your landlord will accept a lower rent. However, market conditions are not in your favor.
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Hurricane Ida aid fund closes, 16 months without gas, & more
By Emily Myers
May 10, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, the penthouse at 200 Amsterdam Ave.—which survived a judge’s demolition order—sets a record for the neighborhood at $4,909 per square foot.
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What's the difference between a co-signer and a guarantor?
By Emily Myers
May 5, 2022 - 13:30 PM
A co-signer takes on more financial responsibility than a guarantor. In NYC, the use of a guarantor to secure an apartment is more common.
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