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:
Where college grads will find a deal, strategies for when you're priced out, & more
April 12, 2019 - 13:00 PM
And, how to kick out your roommate when things get really bad.
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IKEA set to open in Manhattan, why the wealthy prefer 'whisper listings,' & more
April 11, 2019 - 11:00 AM
And, two construction workers have died this week in accidents on the job.
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NYC landlords get 'aggressive' at lease renewal time, causing renters to make a move
April 11, 2019 - 10:00 AM
In Manhattan, the vacancy rate fell year over year for the 11th straight month, dropping to 1.86 percent from 2.05 percent, according to Douglas Elliman’s March 2019 rental market report for Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. That’s the lowest vacancy rate for March in five years, says Jonathan Miller, president of Miller Samuel and author of the report.
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Report: Brooklyn's record prices fade in the rearview window
April 11, 2019 - 09:00 AM
Sales in Brooklyn dropped year over year for the fifth consecutive quarter, the median sales prices fell 3.8 percent to $765,000, and inventory was up sharply by almost 57 percent, according to Douglas Elliman’s first quarter 2019 market report for Brooklyn, Queens, and Riverdale. Price trends hit record highs last fall, which appears to represent a market peak.
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Would you rent this flexible two bedroom on the more remote side of Windsor Terrace for $2,350?
April 10, 2019 - 09:00 AM
You could say Windsor Terrace’s geography is its destiny. Anyone who writes about the area notes that it’s quiet—in a very uncity-like way, thanks to its green neighbors, and the elevated expressway. So if you’re looking for a quiet neighborhood, this apartment, 43 East 2nd St., #3 is very appealing.
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You can get a cruise ship condo at a Manhattan price—if the monthly fee doesn't sink you
April 9, 2019 - 12:00 PM
What if the next apartment you owned was on a cruise ship? Prices for residences at sea can be much lower than Manhattan luxury apartments, but the monthly costs—and some of the terms—put these residential ships out of reach for everyone but the most well-heeled buyers, who likely already own a vacation home—or two or three.
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