My worst nightmare becomes reality: The arrival of (real) bed bugs

… latest research studies and out of the corner of my eye saw something crawl across my white comforter I quickly prayed … months without any feeding and they are shockingly still alive he has kept them in his truck overnight for days in … from Million Dollar Listing NY so far The 20 deadly sins NYC rental agents should never commit but do Escape from the …

By Kelly Kreth |February 28, 2013 - 10:18AM
How to survive (and thrive) in a walk-up apartment

… In my previous column  I gave some tips for surviving in a tenementsized apartment  This … Surviving in a walkup When I first moved to Manhattan I lived on the sixth floor of a walkup tenement I was young and so excited to finally be living in NYC in an apartment I could afford alone the stairs didnt …

By Kelly Kreth |February 14, 2013 - 11:51AM
A blogging threat succeeds where FedEx fails

… the joys of living in a crappy tenement most notably less tipping and more interesting neighbors But now that the feelgood holiday season is over Ill go back to my complaining A … and not only has my bell not rung but I got no notification tags on the door from FedEx alerting me of a missed delivery …

By Kelly Kreth |January 3, 2013 - 10:58AM
My crappy little tenement apartment stands up to Sandy

… I meticulously wrapped my arm in a substandard clingwrap product and duct tape it was raining and I couldnt risk … super Aquavelva 15 things Ive learned from Million Dollar Listing NY so far The 20 deadly sins NYC rental agents …

By Kelly Kreth |November 8, 2012 - 12:55PM
Latest annoyance: The all-hours gab fest underneath my window

… back into bed now listening to them talk about the asses on some bitches I drifted off into another feverish sleep sure … anonymous comment to the bar I wrote one explaining I have lived in NYC for 15 years and am no stranger to noise and have even …

By Kelly Kreth |October 11, 2012 - 10:08AM