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:
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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Imagining NYC's future, tenants fight 'worst landlord,' & more
May 17, 2021 - 10:30 AM
Holdout buildings refuse to take developer’s offers, forcing projects to be built around them. Here are some photos.
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Flatbush landlord indicted, living full-time in the Hamptons, & more
May 14, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, the Appraisal Institute is taking steps to root out racial bias. In recent years the international professional association did not see this as an issue.
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