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:
Brooklyn and Queens saw stagnant sales, even as prices edged up
By Emily Myers
July 9, 2020 - 09:00 AM
The sales data for the second quarter paints a picture of declines in listings and stagnant sales in the outer boroughs. Conversely, the median price for apartments edged higher, setting a record in Brooklyn.
Read More Need to hold an online shareholder meeting for your NYC building? Here's our best advice
By Emily Myers
July 7, 2020 - 12:00 PM
An emergency amendment to the New York Business Corporation Law now allows meetings to take place virtually. However, that leaves some practical questions about how these meetings should be conducted. Brick Underground rounded up some tips to make your online shareholder meeting run smoothly.
Read More NYC's surge in shootings, grim choice for international students, & more
By Emily Myers
July 7, 2020 - 09:30 AM
Wetlands in the outer boroughs will be sprayed with larvicide in the coming days to tackle mosquitoes.
Read More Considering a NYC studio apartment? Here's how to maximize your layout
By Emily Myers
July 2, 2020 - 13:00 PM
If you’re in the market for a studio, you will want to know what kind of layout works best, especially considering the amount of multi-tasking New Yorkers demand of our spaces.
Read More Indoor dining on hold, dozens of extra traffic cops assigned, & more
By Emily Myers
July 2, 2020 - 10:30 AM
It's taken a decade but calls to preserve a city building with abolitionist history are finally being heard.
Read More Is it possible to fight an assessment in a NYC condo or co-op?
By Emily Myers
July 1, 2020 - 09:30 AM
Generally, a board has the right to impose an assessment to pay for necessary building expenses and there is little that an apartment owner or shareholder can do to legally prevent the assessment. However, most boards will be sensitive about having the support of shareholders or unit owners and if there is strong disapproval about the nature of the work the board may be willing to reconsider its scope.
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