Emily Myers

Senior Writer/Podcast Producer

Emily Myers is a senior writer, podcast host, and producer at Brick Underground. She studied journalism at the University of the Arts, London, and graduated with a MA Honors degree in English Literature from the University of Edinburgh. As host of the Brick Underground podcast she has earned three awards from the National Association of Real Estate Editors.

Posts by Emily Myers:

Why a tax abatement should be on your condo or co-op wishlist
By Emily Myers
February 16, 2023 - 1:00PM
Tax abatements offer big savings by exempting your property tax payments or lowering the cost for a period of years. Put the term in search fields on listing sites to find buildings with tax abatements, including 421-a.
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An affordable housing lottery opens for 144 apartments in Chelsea
By Emily Myers
February 16, 2023 - 9:30AM
144 rent-stabilized apartments are available through the affordable housing lottery at 241 West 28th St. in Chelsea. Eligible applicants must earn from $48,138 to $187,330 depending on the size of the household and rents start at $1,329 for a studio.
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A timeline for buying a new development condo: From preparing your financing to closing
By Emily Myers
February 14, 2023 - 12:30PM
Buying a new development condo in NYC can take 20 weeks from the search to closing. Here's what to expect along the way.
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10 steps to creating a stellar co-op or condo board application
By Emily Myers
February 13, 2023 - 3:30PM
Getting approved to buy a co-op or condo begins with the board package, which is designed to show the board you are a qualified buyer. Assembling your documentation early, getting everything on the checklist, and including a cover letter and table of contents will help you put your best foot forward.
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Can you leave your Mitchell Lama apartment to someone in your will?
By Emily Myers
February 13, 2023 - 9:30AM
Mitchell Lama apartments can only be transferred to someone else by a legal process called succession, not through a will. Succession rights are given to family members who can meet occupancy requirements.
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New bill would require NYC co-op boards to give reasons for rejecting a buyer
By Emily Myers
February 9, 2023 - 2:30PM
A bill sponsored by NYC's Public Advocate Jumaane Williams would force co-op boards to tell rejected buyers in writing why they are being turned down.
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