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:
Tax hike for millionaires, closing in on rent relief, & more
By Emily Myers
April 6, 2021 - 10:30 AM
A developer is seeking permission for a mixed use building with 144 affordable apartments at a Bed-Stuy nursing home site.
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Agent settles discrimination lawsuit, a 'shrieking' condo building, & more
By Emily Myers
April 1, 2021 - 10:30 AM
Cobble Hill residents are dealing with a "shrieking" sound coming from the balcony railings of a newly built luxury condo development.
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Landlords say Section 8 voucher program needs to be fixed
By Emily Myers
March 31, 2021 - 13:30 PM
Landlords tell Brick there needs to be more discussion about the reasons why owners and leasing agents might be reluctant or even fearful of taking on tenants who are using Section 8 vouchers. They say they are not condoning this type of discrimination, but say that it is the system that’s the problem.
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Co-op boards may have to explain why they rejected a buyer
By Emily Myers
March 30, 2021 - 12:30 PM
New York State lawmakers are once again trying to make co-op boards have to provide their reason for rejecting a buyer. As the law stands now, a co-op board can reject a potential buyer, even one who is financially qualified, and not give any explanation unless there's a claim of discrimination.
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Eviction ban extended through June, 30-plus now eligible for vaccine, & more
By Emily Myers
March 30, 2021 - 10:30 AM
New York ranks third in a list of the least affordable cities.
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How to find an inexpensive (or even cheap!) NYC rental apartment: Brick’s best advice
By Emily Myers
March 24, 2021 - 12:30 PM
There are several ways to find budget-friendly apartments in NYC even though it requires some legwork. Some buildings are still offering sweeteners to entice you to sign the lease, like lower rents and months free. You might also consider sharing with someone else, renting a basement apartment, or checking out the city’s housing lottery.
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