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 law aims to give NYC renters who served time a fair chance at housing
October 14, 2025 - 10:30 AM
The Fair Chance for Housing Act, which went into effect on Jan. 1st, is aimed at preventing housing discrimination against NYC renters who have a criminal conviction and have served their time.
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Brooklyn median sales price passes $1 million for the first time
October 9, 2025 - 10:30 AM
Median and average sales prices in Brooklyn and Queens reached new records in the third quarter, according to the Elliman Report.
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Inflation vs. signing a new lease in Manhattan: Which is more painful?
October 9, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Manhattan median rent continues to rise faster than the rate of inflation, wrote Jonathan Miller of appraisal firm Miller Samuel and author of the Elliman Report.
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Manhattan deals hit new two-year high as luxury listings decline
October 2, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Manhattan sales jumped annually to their highest level in more than two years, according to the Elliman Report.
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Tenants protest against Adams as increases for rent-stabilized apartments go into effect
October 1, 2025 - 09:30 AM
New leases and renewals occurring on or after Oct. 1st, 2025 through Sept. 30th, 2026 can see increases up to 3 percent for one-year leases and up to 4.5 percent on two-year leases.
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New landlord: 10 tips if you're renting out a NYC apartment for the first time
September 30, 2025 - 15:30 PM
If you’re renting out your apartment for the first time, you need to understand New York's rent laws, prepare a comprehensive lease, and make sure you have adequate insurance coverage.
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