NYers scoop up luxury $10,000 per-month rentals, another homeless shelter for Staten Island, & more

By Jennifer White Karp | May 13, 2019 - 11:00AM

New leases on luxury: The number of NYC rentals for $10,000 a month and more jumped 16 percent in April, according to Douglas Elliman’s most recent market report (Bloomberg)

Plans for a second homeless shelter on Staten Island are moving ahead, despite local opposition (The Real Deal)

Advice from parents with young children on how to get around the city without a car (CityLab)

A look at the history of community gardens in Greenpoint, Brooklyn (Greenpointers.com)

Three City Council members have withdrawn their support for a bill that would cap rental brokers' fees (The Real Deal)

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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