Crown Heights eviction fight, StreetEasy's dominance, & more

By Jennifer White Karp | February 18, 2022 - 10:30AM

Black vs. Jewish tensions erupt anew in a Crown Heights eviction clash. Tenants say they are victims of deed fraud (The Real Deal)

A five-building co-op in Westchester discovers an unauthorized installation of an Amazon keyless entry device for the company's delivery workers (Habitat Magazine via Channel 12)

A trade organization wants changes to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lending guidelines to be suspended by at least a year (press release)

The Real Estate Board of New York’s annual gala drops the formalities: No more black tie and assigned seating (New York Post)

Major flaws in the CityFHEPS housing voucher program are keeping people stuck in shelters longer than necessary (Gothamist)

A look at how StreetEasy has become the dominant search platform for New Yorkers (The Guardian)

Jennifer White Karp

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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.

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