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:
Congestion pricing delay, new development review process restarts, & more
By Emily Myers
July 16, 2020 - 10:30 AM
For 9 percent of adults in the U.S., the coronavirus pandemic has prompted them to delay home ownership, according to data from Bankrate.com.
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Want to add a roof deck to your NYC townhouse? Here's what to consider
By Emily Myers
July 14, 2020 - 12:30 PM
There's plenty to consider when planning a roof deck addition—including how you plan to use the space and whether you live in one of the city's historic districts. Here are the questions to ask before you go ahead.
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A formula for reopening school, new rules for wearing masks indoors, & more
By Emily Myers
July 14, 2020 - 10:30 AM
In Brooklyn, there are calls for vacant land in Gowanus to be become a park rather than a mixed use development.
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A stand-off prevents eviction, confusion over schools reopening, & more
By Emily Myers
July 9, 2020 - 10:00 AM
A new PropertyShark study looks at how much space $250,000 buys in the 100 largest U.S. cities.
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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.
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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.
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