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 things you should know about renting month to month in NYC
By Emily Myers
April 28, 2021 - 09:30 AM
A month-to-month rental arrangement lacks both the restrictions and protections of a lease. This usually happens when your lease runs out and you decide to stay on without renewing, or sometimes a landlord will agree to a rent an apartment on a month-to-month basis from the very start.
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NY loses a congressional seat, a plan for the BQE, & more
By Emily Myers
April 27, 2021 - 10:30 AM
New York ranks fourth on a list of cities with the highest percentage of park space compared to total urban area.
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NYC developers plan new towers, luring back tourists, & more
By Emily Myers
April 22, 2021 - 10:30 AM
The Shinnecock Indian Nation is clashing with wealthy neighbors in the Hamptons over the building of a casino.
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Gowanus rezoning moves forward, Bronx tenants on a rent strike, & more
By Emily Myers
April 20, 2021 - 10:30 AM
More than 2,600 subway jobs—9 percent—have been lost since 2019, leaving a smaller workforce to operate trains.
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Got a noisy family? Here's how to find a NYC apartment with the best soundproofing
By Emily Myers
April 20, 2021 - 09:30 AM
It's no fun living next to neighbors who ask you repeatedly to turn the volume down or worse, get the board involved. If you're apartment hunting, consider a ground or first floor apartment, layered soundproofing, and amenities for rambunctious kids in order to keep the noise in your apartment at a more neighbor-friendly level.
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What are the pros and cons of a HELOC vs. refinancing?
By Emily Myers
April 15, 2021 - 12:30 PM
There are several ways to take advantage of the equity in your NYC apartment or house to borrow or generate funds. Your options will depend on the type of property you own, how much you want to borrow as well as your reasons for borrowing.
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