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:
Nomadland in NYC, unions support good cause bill, & more
By Emily Myers
March 15, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, 84 percent of renters in NYC are rent burdened, spending more than 30 percent of their take home pay on rent, according to data from roommate service Spare Room.
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Housing court without legal help, Brooklyn's first supertall, & more
By Emily Myers
March 10, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, sewer and water mains improvements have been completed in Queens and are designed to prevent future flooding
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NYC's surging rents, their mortgage is too big, & more
By Emily Myers
March 8, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, the city's first net-zero development in Queens.
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How a punch list works when you buy in a new development
By Emily Myers
March 8, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Condo developers know fixes will be needed when their once-vacant buildings start filling up with residents. Some sponsors bring in a third party to prepare a punch list and make fixes on their behalf, others will complete the punch list items themselves.
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We want to switch from gas to electric, but our apartment can't handle an increased electrical load. What can we do?
By Emily Myers
March 3, 2022 - 12:30 PM
You'll need an electrician to figure out the electrical load of your apartment. This involves an inspection and it can cost around $1,500 to calculate the amount of power feeding your apartment and what's needed if you want to add capability.
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When wealth meets bad taste, Brooklyn super shares all, & more
By Emily Myers
March 3, 2022 - 10:30 AM
The paradox of high-end amenities and sustainability converge in The New American Home 2022.
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