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 Georgia: I got a job transfer and I'm living my dream draped in 'labels and love'
By Kelly Kreth
April 21, 2023 - 09:45 AM
When Yunice's new job allowed her to transfer to New York, she jumped on the chance to finally live out her “Sex and the City” dreams. She landed in a luxury apartment in the sky with killer views, hobnobs with celebs, and is living her very best life. Here is her story.
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Why I moved to NYC from California: We traded boredom and car culture for excitement, walkability, and good schools
By Kelly Kreth
April 14, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Bored and worried about rising housing costs in the Bay area, Yuki Wen-Shimura looked to the East Coast for diversity, culture, and good schools for her young son. She and her family landed in Clinton Hill, and feel their lives are much richer for it. Here's her story.
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From Williamsburg to Greenpoint: We outgrew our place and got a deal on a duplex in a historic district
By Kelly Kreth
April 7, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Having met and married in California, Kristin and Mark moved into her Williamsburg apartment, started a family, and craved more space and a different neighborhood vibe. They landed a dream duplex in Greenpoint, near friends and good schools. Here's their story.
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From Hell's Kitchen to Downtown Jersey City: I wanted cheaper rent and better schools for my son
By Kelly Kreth
March 31, 2023 - 12:30 PM
Wanting a more affordable apartment, Talal, a single dad, headed to Downtown Jersey City, where he landed a bigger place for less rent and a better public school for his son. An added bonus: Great Pakistani food! Here's his story.
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From Scarsdale to the UES: We wanted to be close to our sons and grandkid and live in our old neighborhood
By Kelly Kreth
March 24, 2023 - 09:45 AM
Empty nesters Liza and Ira decided to head back to NYC after 28 years of living in Westchester County to be closer to their grandchild and friends. After a two-year search, they found the right home for them on the Upper East Side. Here’s their story.
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From the UES to Astoria: My rent was doubling so I found a bigger space in a cheaper neighborhood with easy parking
By Kelly Kreth
March 17, 2023 - 13:30 PM
Faced with an astronomical rent hike, Yulia Gogina began apartment hunting in Brooklyn and Queens. She landed a great deal in a private house in Astoria and now has much more space. Here’s her story.
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