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:
Rooftop safety concerns, more Brooklyn ferry closures, & more
By Emily Myers
May 25, 2021 - 10:30 AM
Residents in north Brooklyn who are unhappy with their property management say the company is trying to stop tenants from organizing.
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NoHo and NoMad prices double, trouble at the Chatsworth, & more
By Emily Myers
May 20, 2021 - 10:00 AM
Four Brooklyn park projects get $31 million for upgrades in areas including Dumbo and Williamsburg.
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The pandemic forces some NYC co-op buildings to relax their rules
By Emily Myers
May 18, 2021 - 12:30 PM
Most co-ops have strict financial requirements for the buyers they will accept as well as rules about subletting, pet accommodations, and renovations but for some buildings the pandemic forced them to make changes.
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Landlord broker fee ban is back, a plan for Gowanus, & more
By Emily Myers
May 18, 2021 - 10:30 AM
New York State Senators Jabari Brisport and Julia Salazar introduced a bill that would ban landlords from forcing tenants to pay their broker fees.
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How to get a mortgage in NYC when you are retired
By Emily Myers
May 17, 2021 - 13:30 PM
Getting a mortgage when you’re retired can be complicated. Your qualifying income can come from sources like social security, your pension and retirement funds but the banks need to see that you are receiving those payments so if you've taken no money from the funds available you may have to look for workarounds.
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A contentious demolition, mayoral candidates face off, & more
By Emily Myers
May 13, 2021 - 10:30 AM
Village Preservation blasts a decision by the city's Landmarks Preservation Commission to demolish a 170-year-old landmarked building.
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