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:
An increase in NYC sponsor co-ops for sale is likely a result of Covid deaths
By Emily Myers
February 16, 2021 - 21:30 PM
Sponsor co-ops are typically rentals in buildings that were converted to co-ops in the 1970s or 1980s. Occupants who didn't buy were allowed to continue renting in the building. If the residents were in their 30s or 40s back then, they are now in their 70s and 80s.
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SALT cap repeal unlikely, MTA sued over Covid rules, & more
By Emily Myers
February 16, 2021 - 10:30 AM
The overnight pause in subway service for cleaning is reduced to two hours.
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How will renting in NYC change if mom-and-pop landlords cash out?
By Emily Myers
February 11, 2021 - 12:30 PM
Measures enacted to protect tenants suffering financial hardship during the pandemic, like eviction moratoriums, are hurting landlords because they don't help with the loss of income. For some of the city's small landlords, the pandemic has them questioning whether they can continue to operate or will have to sell to larger rental companies.
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Vaccines at Citi Field, sports stadiums to reopen to fans, & more
By Emily Myers
February 11, 2021 - 10:30 AM
Ever wondered what NYC's public advocate actually does? Now you can find out.
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Indoor dining to resume, a date for middle school reopening, & more
By Emily Myers
February 9, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, indoor dining can resume earlier than planned.
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Legalizing basement dwellings, invasion of the suburbs, & more
By Emily Myers
February 5, 2021 - 10:30 AM
The percentage of New York City families deemed eligible to live in homeless shelters dropped to an seven year low.
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