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:
Sharing a toilet with neighbors, tips for creating calm spaces, & more
January 28, 2022 - 10:30 AM
Could you live in a New York City apartment where the only toilet was in the hall and shared with neighbors on your floor?
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5 ways your NYC co-op building can boost prices for sellers
January 26, 2022 - 15:30 PM
If you’re on the board of your NYC co-op and looking for ways to help sellers get higher prices, consider loosening restrictions on pieds-à-terre and pets or accepting a lower down payment.
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Are pet-friendly apartments more expensive in NYC?
January 24, 2022 - 16:00 PM
NYC buildings that allow pets tend to be pricier in general because there are other amenities on tap or because they are in a desirable location—or both. In other words, allowing pets is just part of the package.
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Suing the landlord over noise, full-time Airbnb living, & more
January 24, 2022 - 10:30 AM
If a neighboring tenant creates intolerable noise, can you sue the landlord?
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Dog tricks for co-op interviews, blocking evictions, & more
January 21, 2022 - 10:30 AM
And, a city councilmember urges New York City to create a universal right to counsel for tenants in housing court.
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The racist roots of deadly fires, high demand for Dumbo, & more
January 14, 2022 - 10:30 AM
In one of NYC's most expensive deals to date, billionaire investor Daniel Och reportedly sells his penthouse at 220 Central Park South for nearly $190 million, according to The Real Deal.
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