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:
What do NYC landlords look for in a credit check?
November 14, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Most NYC landlords generally focus on one thing—your credit score and most want to see a score of at least 675 to 700. If an owner is trying to decide between applicants, they may scan your credit report for red flags like late or missed credit card payments.
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Hochul's narrow win, when a co-op buyer lies, & more
November 11, 2022 - 10:30 AM
Governor Kathy Hochul’s small margin of victory may be an incentive to pass real estate measures that might prevent another close election in 2026.
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Three zip codes in the Hamptons top list of the most expensive real estate markets in the U.S.
November 7, 2022 - 16:30 PM
Where are the priciest real estate markets in New York? The answer, according to RealtyHop’s third-annual Most Expensive Zip Codes Report, is Long Island, which nabbed three of the top 10 spots on this year’s list.
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Bike battery sparks blaze, off the grid in NYC, & more
November 7, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, NYC officials propose a strict new registration system for Airbnb hosts that will take effect in January.
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NYC’s worst bed-bug buildings, selling fake condos, & more
November 4, 2022 - 11:00 AM
Attorney General Letitia James files a lawsuit against a Brooklyn developer accused of stealing over $5 million by selling fake condos according to The Real Deal.
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What Millennial renters want: Online rent payments, credit reporting, and Le Creuset cookware
November 1, 2022 - 14:30 PM
When it comes to renting, Millennials want technology (video tours and the ability to apply for apartments and pay rent online); transparency (online landlord reviews) and to get credit card-style rewards for paying rent. They also want to leverage those rent payments to become owners.
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