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:
Buyer beware the smell of bleach, catching rats with Oreos, & more
By Emily Myers
December 21, 2021 - 10:30 AM
TikTok lights up with a real estate agent's story of a why you should be suspicious of overpowering smells of bleach during a viewing.
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We can't get a certificate of occupancy because our contractor owes some fines. What can we do?
By Emily Myers
December 21, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Paying the fines for violations is usually the responsibility of the owner unless the conditions were caused by the contractor.
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Fed plans interest rate hikes, NYC rents rebound, & more
By Emily Myers
December 16, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, two candidates declare victory in the race for City Council speaker.
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What is a capital plan and why is it important for NYC residential buildings?
By Emily Myers
December 16, 2021 - 09:30 AM
A capital plan is an evaluation of your building’s mechanicals—the boiler, elevator, system sprinkler—as well as the facade and roof. The plan should identify the life left in those assets so the board can budget for their repair.
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Adding apartments in NYC's suburbs: New state-wide housing bill could shake up zoning rules
By Emily Myers
December 15, 2021 - 12:30 PM
New York lawmakers are taking aim at single-family zoning in the suburbs with a plan to allow multi-family buildings on residential lots.
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House flipping disappears, unclogging NYC streets, & more
By Emily Myers
December 15, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, NYC education officials unveil new school admission policies that remove academic screens for middle school and streamline competitive high school placements, according to Chalkbeat.
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