A deadly Bronx blaze, opting out of Mitchell Lama, & more

By Jennifer White Karp | January 10, 2022 - 10:30AM

A malfunctioning space heater started a fire in a Bronx apartment building Sunday morning, killing 19 people including nine children (AP)

A new state law requires 80 percent of Mitchell Lama co-op residents—up from 67 percent—to opt out of the affordable-housing program and convert their apartments to market rate (Habitat Magazine)

How to challenge a co-op building rule requiring dog owners to use the service elevator (The New York Times)

State senators consider the impact of good-cause eviction at a hearing Friday (The Real Deal)

14 top interior designers on trends for 2022: Earthy browns, nature-inspired materials, and soft, curvy furniture (Vogue)

An abandoned outdoor dining structure draws complaints from East Village neighbors (EC Grieve)

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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