
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 LA: I gave up sun and space for a studio in a walk up and I love it
By Kelly Kreth
March 21, 2025 - 09:30 AM
After living in Southern California, Kit moved to the West Village. She is used to her small studio and the lack of laundry machines and elevator and would be happy to never drive again. Here’s her story.
Read More From Hudson Yards to Hell’s Kitchen: I wanted to own a place and stop wasting money on rent
By Kelly Kreth
March 7, 2025 - 09:30 AM
When the rent rose for Gaia Trocchia’s Hudson Yard studio, she decided to buy and landed in nearby Hell’s Kitchen in a building with a pool and roof deck. Here's her story.
Read More 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.
Read More 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.
Read More 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.
Read More 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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