Where you can find a real loft in NYC, apartments with the biggest price cuts, & more

By Jennifer White Karp | September 13, 2019 - 2:00PM

This week, readers were interested in reading about some of New York City’s more unique types of housing, with a pair of stories on what is a real loft and how mother/daughter houses are different from other two-family houses—the second apartment is typically occupied by a family member since it can not be legally rented out.

Also popular was Brick Underground’s look at how renters, buyers, and sellers are likely to respond if New York City gets hit by recession.

Here, in full, are the week's top stories.

1) What makes a true loft, and where to find one

2) Here are the NYC apartments for sale with the deepest price chops in August

3) What happens to NYC residential real estate if there's a recession?

4) 5 insider tips New Yorkers must know for a complete renovation (sponsored)

5) What does it mean when a house is described as a "mother/daughter"?

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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