Changing the estate tax, NY's infrastructure needs, & more

By Emily Myers | March 16, 2021 - 10:30AM

The Biden administration is considering changes to the federal estate tax—which would raise more money from very wealthy people (The New York Times)

Historically redlined neighborhoods, including parts of New York City, are at an increased risk of flooding (Bloomberg)

Nearly half of NYC's workers won’t return to offices until September (The Real Deal)

Fully furnished, move-in-ready apartments are the hottest new amenity (The New York Times)

About about 80 percent of New York's adult population will be eligible for the Covid vaccine mid-week when appointments open up to public-facing workers (Gothamist)

Transport, housing, resiliency, broadband, and green projects are among New York's pressing infrastructure needs (Gotham Gazette)

Emily Myers

Senior Writer/Podcast Producer

Emily Myers is a senior writer, podcast host, and producer at Brick Underground. She writes about issues ranging from market analysis and tenants' rights to the intricacies of buying and selling condos and co-ops. As host of the Brick Underground podcast, she has earned four silver awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors.

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