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Checking for bias among appraisers, super dies in tragic accident, & more

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By Jennifer White Karp  |
March 8, 2021 - 10:30AM

The home appraisal industry is looking to root out racial discrimination after reports of bias from appraisers (The Real Deal)

A Brooklyn super died after trying to retrieve a tenant’s cell phone from an elevator shaft (Gothamist)

What's a junior four? What's a railroad apartment? How to decipher New York City's unique real estate terminology (StreetEasyBlog)

A new report argues that a controversial de Blasio plan to rezone Soho and Noho would make a trendy party of the city whiter and wealthier (amNew York)

Have a yard? Here are tips on how to set up a wildlife cam to capture the animals that live around us (The New York Times)

Take a tip from designers on furniture fabrics that can stand up to messy kids (Elle Decor)

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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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