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:
New Jersey passed a law requiring condo and co-op buildings to conduct reserve studies. Could New York be next?
February 6, 2024 - 17:30 PM
A new law in New Jersey requires buildings to conduct a reserve study to assess physical components and whether they has enough funds for capital projects. Here's why New York could see a similar law.
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Section 8 wait list to reopen, rental decor tips, & more
February 2, 2024 - 12:30 PM
Brick's most popular posts of the week include NYC announces plans to reopen the Section 8 voucher waitlist.
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Fed holds interest rates steady and March cuts are unlikely
February 1, 2024 - 12:30 PM
The Federal Reserve concluded its January meeting yesterday and left interest rates untouched, opting to maintain the federal funds target range at 5.25 to 5.5 percent.
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If you have prewar taste but live in a plain white box, the Brownstone Boys have some design tips for you
January 29, 2024 - 14:30 PM
Here are easy prewar-style design types for renters from the Brownstone Boys, otherwise known as Barry Bordelon and Jordan Slocum.
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Queens renter scores big, 'anonymous' board members, & more
January 26, 2024 - 14:30 PM
Brick Underground's Most Popular Posts of the Week include a query from a reader about board members at her co-op who want to remain "anonymous."
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The pros and cons of renting in a NYC condo or co-op building
January 25, 2024 - 14:30 PM
Renting in a NYC condo or co-op is generally a way to get a nicer apartment with higher-end finishes and appliances. But there are a number of pitfalls that you should be aware of before you sign a lease.
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