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:
Fixer-upper discounts, hotel for dorm students, & more
August 19, 2022 - 10:30 AM
Penny Williamsburg, a newly opened hotel at 288 North 8th St. in Williamsburg, has 102 dorm rooms for grad students, plus 118 rooms for hotel guests, according to The Real Deal.
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Considering identity theft insurance? Here's what NYC renters and owners need to know
August 17, 2022 - 16:00 PM
With identity theft on the rise, you may want to consider beefing up your insurance with coverage that helps you fight fraud or compensate you in case your bank accounts are wiped out.
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NYC elementary school guide, broker fee bidding wars, & more
August 12, 2022 - 13:30 PM
Many public elementary schools give preference to students who live in their geographic zones. However, lower enrollment these days means even very competitive schools may have seats available for non-zoned students.
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Housing court impasse, a less-frenzied rental market, & more
August 12, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, the median price of a single-family house in the U.S. topped $400,000 for the first time on record, according to the National Association of Realtors.
Read More ‘Poor door’ lawsuit dismissed, illegal roof pool condemned, & more
August 11, 2022 - 10:30 AM
A federal judge dismisses a lawsuit accusing Related Companies of discriminating against minority housing lottery winners at 15 Hudson Yards in Manhattan, according to The Real Deal.
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The average rent for a Manhattan apartment keeps climbing above $5,000. What happens when demand falls?
August 11, 2022 - 09:30 AM
The average rent for a Manhattan apartment hit $5,113 last month—another record in a string of record months for NYC rents, according to the July Elliman Report for the Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens rental markets.
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