Jennifer White Karp
Managing Editor
Jennifer steers Brick Underground’s editorial coverage of New York City residential real estate and writes articles on market trends and strategies for buyers, sellers, and renters. Jennifer’s 15-year career in New York City real estate journalism includes stints as a writer and editor at The Real Deal and its spinoff publication, Luxury Listings NYC. A longtime Brooklynite who has sworn off basement apartments, she graduated from Wesleyan University and has an MFA in nonfiction writing from the New School.
Posts by Jennifer White Karp:
Changes to lending rules from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac alarm NYC condo buildings
May 18, 2026 - 14:45 PM
New lending guidelines from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac has the potential to limit mortgage eligibility, shaking up many NYC condo buildings.
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Manhattan median rent rose to new high of $5,099 in April as listings tumbled 25 percent
May 15, 2026 - 10:00 AM
Manhattan median rent hit a new all-time high of $5,099 in April as the vacancy rate fell to 1.55 percent, according to a new rental market report from Corcoran.
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Signs that a NYC basement apartment is a safe and legal rental
May 11, 2026 - 14:30 PM
If you’re considering a basement apartment, you need to make sure the apartment is legal—and safe—or you could find yourself evicted after a surprise inspection—or a more tragic situation.
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A rent freeze or small increase? RGB preliminary vote leaves room for both
May 8, 2026 - 11:30 AM
The Rent Guidelines Board on Thursday night approved ranges of 0 to 2 percent for one-year leases and 0 to 4 percent for two-year leases in a preliminary vote.
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3 tips if you’re suing your landlord in small claims court for your security deposit
May 5, 2026 - 11:30 AM
To demand the return of your security deposit, you can file a suit in small claims court, as long as the amount you are seeking is less than $10,000.
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You landed an apartment with a washer and dryer! Here's how to maintain them
April 22, 2026 - 12:30 PM
Laundry machines don't clean themselves, they need regular maintenance to prevent fires, flooding, and mold. Here's what you need to do.
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