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:
My renovation project needs approval but the board is stalling—how can I speed things up?
By Emily Myers
November 30, 2021 - 09:30 AM
If your renovation approval is being held up by a board, make sure you've submitted the right paperwork, find out if other projects are delaying your approval, and lean on management—they are there to help you as much as the board.
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City Council mulls rezonings, co-living site in foreclosure, & more
By Emily Myers
November 23, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, Steven Banks, head of the New York City's efforts to reduce homelessness, will resign at the end of the year.
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What information can I get about how a co-op building is run before I put in an offer?
By Emily Myers
November 22, 2021 - 09:30 AM
If you're in the initial stages of your apartment search you may be wondering what information you can get about how a co-op building is run before you put in an offer. What you find out can inform whether—or how much—you want to bid.
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Ida families must move again, housing lottery units linger, & more
By Emily Myers
November 18, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, developers have unveiled a massive project to bring nearly 500 affordable apartments to Mott Haven.
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Amid rising prices and inflation fears, NYC buyers look for apartments with low carrying costs
By Emily Myers
November 18, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Concerns about inflation and tax increases are making carrying costs a major consideration for today's condo and co-op buyers. Brokers say that with New York City prices rising, buyers are increasingly focused on keeping these monthly costs (relatively) low.
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No MTA fare hikes, 'cool roofs' cut AC use, & more
By Emily Myers
November 16, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, a new proposal to protect FiDi from flooding involves raising and pushing out the shoreline, plus tearing down a section of FDR Drive
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