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:
If you have prewar taste but live in a plain white box, the Brownstone Boys have some design tips for you
January 29, 2024 - 14:30 PM
Here are easy prewar-style design types for renters from the Brownstone Boys, otherwise known as Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum.
Read More Queens renter scores big, 'anonymous' board members, & more
January 26, 2024 - 14:30 PM
Brick Underground's Most Popular Posts of the Week include a query from a reader about board members at her co-op who want to remain "anonymous."
Read More The pros and cons of renting in a NYC condo or co-op building
January 25, 2024 - 14:30 PM
Renting in a NYC condo or co-op is generally a way to get a nicer apartment with higher-end finishes and appliances. But there are a number of pitfalls that you should be aware of before you sign a lease.
Read More NYC agrees to cut percentage of housing lottery units set aside for nearby residents
January 23, 2024 - 09:30 AM
Under the terms of a lawsuit settlement, NYC will lower the percentage of housing lottery units set aside for residents already living in the neighborhood from 50 to 20 percent until May 2029, when it will decrease to 15 percent.
Read More Renting as a retiree, moving in with a partner, & more
January 19, 2024 - 14:30 PM
This week's most popular posts include renting as a retiree and the real estate benefits of moving in with your partner.
Read More 3 ways NYC buyers can take advantage of falling mortgage rates
January 16, 2024 - 15:00 PM
Here are three ways buyers can boost their advantage: 1) dust off your negotiating skills, 2) seek wallflowers and fixer-uppers, 3) let the seller chase you.
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