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A 75 percent rent hike, second home math, & more

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By Jennifer White Karp  |
March 18, 2022 - 10:30AM

A condo building at 150 West 26th St. loses their commercial tenant as result of sanctions against Russia (New York Post)

A New York City renter gets a lease renewal notice with a 75 percent rent hike—from $2,400 to $4,200—for a three-bedroom Manhattan apartment (Refinery29)

Second homes are typically used only a few months, so buyers need to consider the costs before signing a contract (The New York Times)

Supply chain issues make staging apartments a huge hassle thanks to furniture deliveries that take at least six months (Curbed)

What you need to know about living in the West Village (StreetEasy)

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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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