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:
5 reasons you should take a measuring tape to your next apartment viewing
By Emily Myers
January 5, 2022 - 13:30 PM
Shallow kitchen drawers, shallow closets that don't fit a full-size hanger, rooms that measure less than eight feet in one direction—these are good reasons why you should take a measuring tape when you check out a NYC apartment
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Planning a move in 2022? Covid shook up NYC's rental market. Here's what you need to know
By Emily Myers
January 4, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Even if you're a experienced renter in NYC or somewhere else, a lot has changed about renting here as a result of the pandemic and it's a good idea to brush up on some market intel to avoid sticker shock and a frustrating search.
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Aid for struggling owners, how Covid reshapes cities, & more
By Emily Myers
January 4, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, property taxes could rise for homeowners in Brooklyn under proposed city reforms
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New laws against housing discrimination, phony contractors steal $93,000, & more
By Emily Myers
December 23, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, the best renovation projects of 2021—from upcycled furniture to room makeovers
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How to spot a basement apartment when searching listings online
By Emily Myers
December 23, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Searching online for a cheap apartment? Know the telltale signs of basement unit: No windows, tile floors, and usually, a rent that seems too good to be true.
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Emergency grants for back rent, fighting for a building ramp, & more
By Emily Myers
December 22, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, mayor-elect Eric Adams cancels plans for an inauguration due to the city's Covid surge.
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