City Council mulls property tax-deferral bills, controlling the clutter, & more

By Emily Myers | June 9, 2020 - 10:30AM

Two new bills before the New York City Council would allow owners to defer their property taxes and their tenants to delay their rent (The Real Deal)

The City Council's public safety subcommittee is meeting to discuss l egislation aimed at police reform (abc7)

New York has taken a $160 million hit because of a huge drop in tax revenue from investment and residential sales since March, according to REBNY (press release)

In-unit washer/dryers and outdoor space are some of the most searched amenities by renters in the coronavirus era (StreetEasy blog)

Alternate-side parking regulations are suspended citywide until June 21st (Brooklyn Heights blog)

Tips from interior designers on controlling the clutter from your children's books and toys (The New York Times)

Emily Myers

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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.

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