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:
The best way to find a rental in NYC: 15 effective tips for apartment hunters
June 25, 2024 - 09:30 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.
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How do I find the right asking price to sell my co-op quickly?
June 24, 2024 - 09:30 AM
With more limited inventory in NYC, finding comps is challenging. Consider asking three brokers who know your area to give you their pricing opinion.
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At new developments in Queens and Brooklyn, the average one-bedroom rental is getting smaller
June 17, 2024 - 15:30 PM
The average sizes of rental apartments in Brooklyn and Queens built in the last decade shrank about the size of a closet, according to a new report from RentCafe.
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NYC renters were 'on the move' in May as lease signings hit near-record levels
June 13, 2024 - 09:30 AM
In Manhattan, listings and new lease signings rose to their second-highest level for May on record according, to the latest version of the Elliman Report.
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Telltale signs that a NYC basement apartment is a legal rental
June 11, 2024 - 12:30 PM
If you’re considering a basement apartment, you need to make sure the apartment is legal—and safe—or you could find yourself evicted after a surprise inspection—or a more tragic situation.
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Should I stretch my budget for a one bedroom or save with a studio?
June 10, 2024 - 12:30 PM
Whether you are renting or buying in NYC, you can save a lot of money by opting for a studio instead of a one bedroom, but can you handle living in one room? Here's what to consider.
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