Kelly Kreth
Contributing writer
Contributing writer Kelly Kreth has been a freelance journalist, essayist, and columnist for more than two decades. Her real estate articles have appeared in The Real Deal, Luxury Listings, Our Town, and amNewYork. A long-time New York City renter who loves a good deal, Kreth currently lives in a coveted rent-stabilized apartment in a luxury building on the Upper East Side.
Posts by Kelly Kreth:
Why I moved to NYC from Toronto: I wanted to be at the intersection of art and culture
By Kelly Kreth
February 14, 2025 - 12:30 PM
When Garry Ho’s partner landed a new job, the couple jumped at the chance to move to NYC from Toronto. After a temporary stay in FiDi, they set their sights on Battery Park City, where they are thrilled with their luxury amenities and water views.
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From the UES to Williamsburg: I wanted to be surrounded by creative types
By Kelly Kreth
January 31, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Native New Yorker Joosep Seitam set his sights on Williamsburg, where he landed a large loft, new friends in creative fields, and a greater sense of community.
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Why I reversed my move to Virginia: I missed my wife and our life in NYC
By Kelly Kreth
January 17, 2025 - 09:30 AM
After the death of his mother, native New Yorker Steven Lowell felt the need to get out of the city, but his wife Wendy couldn’t leave.
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From Central Harlem to Hell’s Kitchen: We wanted a real two bedroom in a busy and convenient area
By Kelly Kreth
January 10, 2025 - 12:30 PM
Rachel felt isolated living on a quiet block in Central Harlem. When her lease ended, she and her roommate found a large apartment in Hell's Kitchen that she calls a "unicorn."
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Why I moved to NYC from Houston: After a break up, my parents helped me buy a place of my own
By Kelly Kreth
December 20, 2024 - 09:30 AM
Monét Guilbeau was accepted to Columbia University and planned to rent a place with her boyfriend. But when they broke up, her parents helped her buy a studio in Gramercy instead. Here's her story.
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From Hollis to Astoria to Hollis again: Why I moved back to my old neighborhood after two months
By Kelly Kreth
December 13, 2024 - 10:30 AM
Danielle's apartment in Hollis, Queens, faced Hillside Avenue and the street noise bugged her. She moved to Astoria, but she missed her old neighborhood and just two months later, she moved back.
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