
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:
Late filing fees for Local Law 97 reports are 'punitive,' condo and co-op coalition says
February 17, 2025 - 09:30 AM
NYC condo and co-op associations say many buildings could face hundreds of thousands of dollars in late filing fees this year for Local Law 97 reports.
Read More Steep competition for NYC rentals propelled median rents and bidding wars in January
February 13, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Manhattan median rent rose year over year for the fourth time in January 2025, increasing 4.8 percent to $4,350, according to the Elliman Report.
Read More The pros and cons of renting in a NYC condo or co-op building
February 5, 2025 - 12:30 PM
Renting in a NYC condo or co-op is a way to get a nicer apartment with higher-end finishes and appliances. But there are a number of pitfalls to be aware of.
Read More The best way to find a rental in NYC: 15 tips for apartment hunters
February 3, 2025 - 10:45 AM
To land a NYC apartment, you need to be persistent, do your research, and—if necessary—be prepared to pay even more than the landlord is asking.
Read More Owners and tenant advocates clash over short-term rental bill for houses
January 22, 2025 - 15:30 PM
Debate is heated over bill 1107 to allow stays of fewer than 30 days at single- and two-family properties in NYC.
Read More NYC neighborhoods with the highest shares of concessions for renters
January 15, 2025 - 14:30 PM
A new report from StreetEasy, identifies the top NYC neighborhoods for rental concessions: Windsor Terrace, Mott Haven, and Jamaica.
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