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:
Can you back out of a contract to buy because of coronavirus—and keep your deposit? It depends
May 14, 2020 - 09:45 AM
The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted many real estate deals and lawyers are hearing from New York City buyers who do not want to move forward. Can a buyer cancel a contract without losing their deposit?
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Exodus to NYC suburbs will be 'short-lived,' says Barbara Corcoran
May 11, 2020 - 13:30 PM
Real estate legend Barbara Corcoran of “Shark Tank” said in a virtual Q&A with NYRAC, "the minute it's safe to come out and play in New York, New York will resume."
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Brokers brace for slower sales, NYC to get 'social-distancing ambassadors,' & more
May 11, 2020 - 10:30 AM
And, what it's like to live in the Port Imperial neighborhood of Weehawken, New Jersey, which is about a three-minute walk from the ferry terminal.
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Home workouts bug the neighbors, city to cap park visitors, & more
May 8, 2020 - 10:30 AM
And, the NYC neighborhoods where buyers can get the most space for the money.
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Cuomo extends eviction ban and says tenants can use security deposit as rent
May 7, 2020 - 13:30 PM
Governor Cuomo said the moratorium on residential and commercial evictions is now in place through Aug. 20th. In addition, late fees for missed payments are now also banned during the moratorium. Tenants now have the option to use their security deposits as payment and repay them over time.
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At these luxury buildings, virtual classes and live online events connect you with your neighbors
May 6, 2020 - 09:30 AM
In the past few weeks, classes, activities, and other event have migrated online—and buildings are also getting on board, offering creative programs to keep renters and owners connected and entertained. These are not the virtual equivalent of awkward wine-and-cheese gatherings. Instead you’ll find cake decorating contests, cooking lessons with Food Network winners, sing alongs with Broadway performers, yoga classes with famous yogis, and more.
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