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:
Can a landlord ask for first and last month’s rent plus a security deposit?
By Emily Myers
April 7, 2022 - 09:45 AM
Last month's rent and the security deposit are two different things, and it's illegal in New York state to ask a tenant for prepaid rent in addition to a month’s security deposit. New rent reforms clearly state that in nearly all cases, “no deposit or advance shall exceed the amount of one month's rent.”
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Our landlord wants us to sign a three-year lease. Is this a good or bad idea?
By Emily Myers
April 5, 2022 - 12:30 PM
A 36-month lease is longer than the standard 12-24 months and indicative of a landlord looking to lock in a rent that's been pushed up as result of a competitive market.
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Legislating warmer apartments, a Queens neighborhood with no sewage system, & more
By Emily Myers
April 5, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, Brooklyn topped the city in construction site violations in 2021, according to an annual safety report.
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'Flying off the shelf': Record-setting Manhattan co-op and condo sales shrink inventory
By Emily Myers
April 5, 2022 - 09:30 AM
The first quarter of 2022 saw record setting sales in Manhattan with prices above pre-pandemic levels. The number of apartments going to bidding wars was up for the fourth straight quarter and the highest in four years.
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What to know about credit cards and reward apps for rent payments: Bilt, Piñata, and Stake
By Emily Myers
April 4, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Bilt, Piñata, and Stake Visa are rewards programs that offer perks to renters who make rent payments using dedicated cards, apps, or services.
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Broker charged with stealing deposits, Flatbush tenants protest in Albany, & more
By Emily Myers
March 31, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, a Brooklyn real estate broker is charged with stealing security deposits and advance rental payments from renters in Brighton Beach.
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