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:
From Kips Bay to the UES: I bought a studio because asking rents were too high
By Kelly Kreth
August 22, 2024 - 12:30 PM
When Allie Rose’s lease ended and her roommates moved out, it was time to look for her own place. Discouraged by high rents, she pivoted to buying instead, landing in a newly renovated studio co-op on the Upper East Side.
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From East Harlem to Bushwick: We wanted a neighborhood that fit us better as a 30-something queer couple
By Kelly Kreth
August 16, 2024 - 09:30 AM
After their apartment started to feel small, Tyler and his husband decided to move to Brooklyn. They landed a larger, renovated apartment with a balcony in Bushwick. Here’s Tyler’s story as told to Kelly Kreth.
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From Fort Greene to Midtown West: After raising a child in a fifth-floor walkup, we were ready for a more upscale lifestyle
By Kelly Kreth
August 2, 2024 - 09:30 AM
After Robin and Gary’s daughter graduated high school in Brooklyn, the couple set their sights on Manhattan and landed in a high-end new development that feels like a hotel. Here’s Robin’s story as told to Kelly Kreth.
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Why I moved to NYC from Pittsburgh: I craved big city life with lots of variety
By Kelly Kreth
July 5, 2024 - 09:30 AM
Carnegie Mellon student Ethan Jan didn't find much to do in the Pittsburgh suburb where was living. So he transferred to NYU and landed an apartment in Long Island City. Here’s his story as told to Kelly Kreth.
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From Midtown East to UWS: I wanted to live near Central Park, my favorite place in the world
By Kelly Kreth
June 14, 2024 - 09:30 AM
Wanting more space and to be closer to his beloved Central Park, Rick and his partner went hunting for a new rental. He landed at Anagram, an amenity-laden new development.
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Why I moved to NYC from Raleigh: I wanted a place with cultural diversity and great food
By Kelly Kreth
May 31, 2024 - 09:45 AM
Raleigh, North Carolina, is a beautiful but quiet place to live, so Timothy Qi jumped at a chance to live in NYC. He landed in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx, where there’s lots of new development and cultural diversity. Here’s his story.
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