Last-ditch eviction protection, $5 million Gowanus penthouse, & more

By Jennifer White Karp | January 7, 2022 - 10:30AM

A judge rules that New York State must reopen a portal for tenant applications for emergency rent relief within three business days, which will shield tenants from eviction (The Real Deal)

This is shocking: Someone bought a buying $5 million condo penthouse on Fourth Avenue in Brooklyn (Curbed)

Governor Kathy Hochul and NYC Mayor Eric Adams announce a joint plan to address homelessness and crime on the subway (abc7)

Design inspiration for creating a tricked-out laundry room—even if you have stacked machines tucked into a closet (Architectural Digest)

A Prospect Heights renovation created climbing and exercise space for the family’s two Bengal cats—Brick also featured this pet-friendly project last year (Brownstoner)

Nationally, the occupancy rate for apartments just hit 97.5 percent, which is crazy high (Bloomberg)

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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