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:
Brick Underground wins bronze for best real estate website in NAREE journalism competition
June 19, 2025 - 09:30 AM
The National Association of Real Estate Editors recently honored Brick Underground with a bronze award for best real estate website.
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More millionaires opt to rent in NYC instead of buy
June 18, 2025 - 09:30 AM
A new report from RentCafe finds that NYC millionaire renter households have nearly tripled in the past four years, mirroring national trends.
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Manhattan median rent climbed to $4,571 in May, hitting a record for the third time
June 12, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Manhattan median rent reached $4,571 last month, an increase of 7.6 percent over the previous year, according to the Elliman Report.
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FARE Act takes effect: What NYC renters need to know about the new broker fee law
June 10, 2025 - 15:00 PM
NYC's FARE Act, which shifts responsibility for most broker fees from renters to landlords, goes into effect tomorrow, June 11th.
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Want a new rental with a pool in NYC? Dive into the outer boroughs
June 3, 2025 - 12:30 PM
New rental developments with pools and other luxury amenities are more prevalent and less expensive in Brooklyn and Queens than Manhattan.
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NYC files first lawsuit under Local Law 18 against owners of West Village inn
May 30, 2025 - 09:30 AM
In its first lawsuit using Local Law 18, NYC’s Office of Special Enforcement alleges 12 apartments in a pair of West Village townhouses are being used illegally as short-term rentals.
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