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Mapping LIC's new apartments, Brooklyn's retail boom, & more

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By Jennifer White Karp  |
November 29, 2018 - 11:00AM

In today’s Amazon HQ2 news: An interactive map of where Long Island City’s thousands of new apartments will be located—which will likely be snapped up by the retailer's incoming employees (Curbed)

What retail apocalypse? Stores are doing well in Brooklyn neighborhoods where there’s been an influx of new apartments (New York Post)

A 104-unit condo tower is planned for the site of a former garage at 1049 Washington Ave. in the Bronx (The Real Deal)

How much do you know about the history of the Brooklyn Bridge? (StreetEasy)

New city council legislation would legalize throttle-assisted bikes, the kind that delivery cyclists use to bring your Kung Pao chicken (Gothamist)

A $500 bathroom makeover is surprisingly chic (Apartment Therapy)

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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.

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