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:
New towers have fewer units, housing lottery approvals increase, & more
September 23, 2022 - 10:30 AM
More housing lottery applicants receive approval for apartments, an increase of 24 percent over the prior fiscal year, but wait times are longer, according to City Limits.
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Betting Manhattan rents will fall from record heights, renters shun longer leases
September 22, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Manhattan rents were second-highest in history last month, according to the Elliman Report. Apartment seekers seem to be betting rents will drop by showing a preference for one-year leases.
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What is a dealbreaker when looking for a NYC rental?
September 20, 2022 - 16:00 PM
Deciding between what’s a must-have (or nice-to-have) and a dealbreaker is a rite of passage for NYC renters.
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Houses with second kitchens, $35 million for QueensWay project, & more
September 19, 2022 - 10:30 AM
Wealthy suburbanites want houses with a second kitchen where they can prep meals and then entertain in the pristine, primary kitchen, The New York Times reports.
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A $250 million penthouse, mortgage rates hits 6.02 percent, & more
September 16, 2022 - 10:30 AM
A triplex penthouse at Central Park Tower hits the market for an unbelievable $250 million. If it sells for that much, it would be the priciest home ever sold in the U.S.
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How are sellers getting deals done in a market that favors no one?
September 13, 2022 - 15:00 PM
How are sellers coping with skittish buyers? Some are offering buyers a closing credit or considering paying points. Others are switching to the rental market.
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