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:
How much you can save buying in NYC if you're willing to give up some typical must-haves
September 22, 2025 - 15:00 PM
How much you could save as a NYC buyer if you forgo private outdoor space, an in-unit washer/dryer, doorman, elevator or even a dishwasher.
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8 NYC neighborhoods where median rents are lower than a year ago
September 19, 2025 - 09:30 AM
A new report from StreetEasy identified eight NYC neighborhoods that saw declines in median asking rent for leases signed in August 2025.
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Lease signings fell in August as lower mortgage rates draw buyers out of the rental market
September 11, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Rents for new leases in NYC surged again in August even as demand for new rentals dropped, according to the Elliman Report.
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Did you win a bidding war? The ‘winner’s curse’ means you likely overpaid
September 3, 2025 - 15:00 PM
Buyers who triumph over the competition in bidding wars for NYC real estate tend to overpay, a phenomenon called the 'winner's curse.'
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Empty nester checklist: What to consider if you are buying or renting in NYC
August 19, 2025 - 13:45 PM
What empty nesters should consider before buying or renting in NYC: finances, renting vs. buying, neighborhoods, space, amenities, and more.
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Here's what I learned to get our absentee landlord to fix things fast
August 15, 2025 - 09:30 AM
A few years into having an absentee landlord I’ve hit on an effective communication strategy to get repairs done fast. Documenting any problem with a video is key.
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