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:
Extending the eviction ban, gentrification in Ridgewood, & more
April 26, 2021 - 10:30 AM
Buyers want to know: What fixtures come with a house, and what do sellers typically take with them?
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Manhattan rents hit record low, Nextdoor tackles racism, & more
April 23, 2021 - 10:30 AM
In the first quarter, Manhattan rents fell to a new low of $2,700 a month, the cheapest on record for StreetEasy .
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Converting hotels and offices to housing, celebrities discover gardening, & more
April 19, 2021 - 10:30 AM
And, before-and-after photos of a derelict Brooklyn townhouse that underwent a top-to-bottom renovation.
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The rich have returned, buyer warning signs, & more
April 16, 2021 - 10:30 AM
Wealthy New Yorkers who fled the pandemic are back, and those who remained in the city resent their return.
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How buying real estate in NYC is unlike anywhere else
April 14, 2021 - 14:30 PM
Real estate brokers and lawyers say the NYC market is very different and first-time buyers are shocked by the same things over and over, like the intrusiveness of the co-op board application process and closing costs. And that’s just for starters.
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Using a gift from your parents to buy in NYC? Here's what you should know
April 13, 2021 - 09:30 AM
First-time New York City buyers are pouring into the market these days—and many of them plan on using a gift from Mom and Dad in order to buy. If you’re one of those lucky buyers, there are a few things to be aware of when purchasing with a gift.
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