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:
Getting rid of pests in your NYC apartment—Brick Underground's best advice
By Emily Myers
February 25, 2021 - 14:30 PM
Tackling pest problems can feel like an ongoing battle in NYC. Read on for our best advice on how to get rid of roaches, bed bugs, rats, mice, squirrels, pigeons, mosquitos, and other bugs.
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Closings at Central Park Tower, how to create a block association, & more
By Emily Myers
February 25, 2021 - 10:30 AM
When it comes to high cost of home ownership, New York ranks third out of 100 cities according to data from RealtyHop.
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Why your security deposit should not be used as your last month's rent
By Emily Myers
February 23, 2021 - 13:30 PM
When you’re moving out of an apartment in New York City, it’s tempting to assume you can use your security deposit as your last month’s rent—after all, lots of New Yorkers do exactly that. But that's not what it is meant for.
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Blaming empty nesters, spat over city planning, & more
By Emily Myers
February 23, 2021 - 10:30 AM
The city's movie theaters can reopen at 25 percent capacity from March 5th.
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A plea to cash-strapped renters, high-speed rail plans, & more
By Emily Myers
February 18, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, the dining room is now the most coveted room in a NYC apartment.
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We got an 'insane deal' on an Upper East Side rental with a discount and upgrades
By Emily Myers
February 18, 2021 - 09:30 AM
A couple moving to New York City from Boston found a two-bedroom rental on the Upper East Side asking $5,500. Not only was this a 20 percent discount on the pre-pandemic rent of $7,200, the owner agreed to replace all the floors and shades.
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