Must have outdoor space, fighting a predatory management company, & more

By Jennifer White Karp | October 18, 2021 - 10:30AM

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Park Slope tenants say Greenbrook Partners, a real estate management company, is harassing them in order to push them out (New York Daily News)

Outdoor space is a must: Sales of new condos with a private terrace increased by 42 percent across the city (The New York Times)

Agents say bidding wars for rentals, which New Yorkers are experiencing right now, are largely unprecedented (Gothamist)

Foreclosures are starting to rise in the U.S. with the end of mortgage assistance for owners impacted by the pandemic (CNBC)

Need help shopping for wall paint or choosing plants? There are consultants to help guide you through your decor decisions (The New York Times)

Available apartments are disappearing as New Yorkers move back to the city (PIX11)

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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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