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. In spite of her itinerant background, she has been living in the same Brooklyn rental since 2016.
Posts by Emily Myers:
10 steps to creating a stellar co-op or condo board application
By Emily Myers
February 5, 2024 - 09:30 AM
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.
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A condo or co-op with lower carrying costs can make buying more doable. Here's where to find one
By Emily Myers
December 28, 2023 - 13:30 PM
If you want lower carrying costs, brokers suggest you look for buildings with tax abatements, revise your list of must-have amenities or scale them back completely and be sure you understand the financials of a building.
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What’s the easiest way for an independent condo board to take control away from a developer?
By Emily Myers
October 26, 2023 - 12:30 PM
While a sponsor controls the board, there's a potential for abuses of power, such as controlling funds they shouldn't or ignoring faulty construction. Here's what you can do to secure the board's independence.
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How do we show our building has made a 'good faith effort' to comply with Local Law 97?
By Emily Myers
September 25, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Buildings can prove they are making "good faith effort" to comply with emission cuts by submitting the previous year's emission report. Other paperwork includes the building's benchmarking report, attestations about lighting upgrades, and a decarbonization plan.
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What is a cash-out refinance? Are these done in NYC?
By Emily Myers
September 18, 2023 - 15:00 PM
A cash-out refinance allows you to dig into the equity in your apartment or take out a bigger mortgage and have the difference paid to you in cash.
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Can I be evicted for subletting my co-op apartment?
By Emily Myers
September 18, 2023 - 09:45 AM
A shareholder wants to know if a new co-op board can end their prior subletting agreement and kick them out for illegal subletting. Our experts say eviction is highly unlikely. Read on for more intel.
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