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:
Co-ops may have some 'splaining to do, renting a penthouse, & more
February 17, 2023 - 15:30 PM
Brick Underground's most popular posts of the week include an interview with a renter who moved just a few blocks north to gain a lot more space and NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams’ proposed legislation that would require co-op boards to explain their reasons for rejecting a buyer.
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Noho named the most liveable NYC neighborhood for renters
February 15, 2023 - 15:30 PM
RentHop’s new quarterly Neighborhood Index ranks areas based on key renter concerns like transportation, housing code violations, population density, and complaints about noise, rats, and yes, dog poop.
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When is the best time of year to buy or sell a NYC apartment?
February 14, 2023 - 15:30 PM
If you’re looking to time the market as a buyer or seller in the weeks or months to come—here’s some advice on the most advantageous times.
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What landlords must provide, renting in a co-op or condo, & more
February 10, 2023 - 15:30 PM
This week's Most Popular Posts include a list of what landlords are supposed to provide, and what they're not.
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Manhattan median rent climbed to record high in January
February 9, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Manhattan’s median rent was the highest on record for the month of January and the third-highest overall; it increased 15.4 percent over January 2022 to $4,097, according to the latest Elliman Report for Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens rental markets.
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Homeownership rates fall for Black New Yorkers, pushed out by rising prices
February 6, 2023 - 16:30 PM
The pandemic and rising prices have lead to drop in homeownership rates for Black New Yorkers, who saw a decrease in home loan originations of 13.9 percent between 2019 and 2020.
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