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:
Governor's Island rezoning approved, housing vouchers to increase, & more
May 28, 2021 - 10:30 AM
The New York City Council votes almost unanimously to sharply increase the value of housing vouchers provided by the city, according to The New York Times.
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Surge in deals creates unnerving delays for NYC buyers trying to close
May 26, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Many brokers that Brick spoke to say buyers have been hit with delays because building management companies are swamped by a sudden surge in sales. Adding to the logjam: Some firms may be understaffed as a result of cutbacks during the pandemic, or have staff working from home
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Fixing rent relief, agents that double dip, & more
May 24, 2021 - 10:30 AM
New York State legislators propose changes to the rent relief program, including increasing the number of months of rent arrears the program covers from 12 to 18.
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Some co-ops relax rules, suburbs with the most sales, & more
May 21, 2021 - 14:30 PM
And, how to rent a short-term, furnished apartment in NYC without getting scammed.
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NY vs. Florida property taxes, swapping offices for housing, & more
May 21, 2021 - 10:30 AM
A New Yorker on why he’s moving to Florida: His property taxes will be slashed by at least two-thirds, and he can forgo paying a hefty, state income tax.
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The flexibility perk: NYC rentals that don’t require you to move in right away
May 20, 2021 - 16:00 PM
Because there’s a glut of vacant NYC apartments, delayed move ins are becoming more acceptable. In fact, “pre-leasing” is something that is being is offering as a perk for some units at two Manhattan buildings. Brokers say they are getting more requests for delayed move-ins—and landlords are agreeing to them.
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