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 Atlanta: To start my law career and move in with my girlfriend
By Kelly Kreth
October 28, 2022 - 12:30 PM
After graduating from law school, Simon Alebachew wanted to be a lawyer in New York City. Despite the challenges of finding a rental here, he was relieved to find a brand new place with amenities in Jamaica, Queens that's within his budget. Here’s his story.
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From the UES to Ditmas Park: I was paying too much for a sublet and wanted a real kitchen
By Kelly Kreth
October 21, 2022 - 09:30 AM
After living in a pricey temporary sublet with a tiny kitchen on the UES, Shraddha Borawake goes on a grueling search for a cheaper place where she could actually cook. She lands in a rent-stabilized studio in Ditmas Park, where she feels welcome from the get-go. Here's her story.
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Why we moved to NYC from Denver: To be near our grandkids and soak up NYC culture during our retirement
By Kelly Kreth
October 14, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Longtime Denver residents Alma and John longed to be closer to their grandchildren in NYC, so they sold their primary home and bought a condo on the UWS. Now they split their time between NYC and Colorado. Here’s their story.
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From Murray Hill to Sutton Place: I left Dullsville and noisy neighbors for more excitement and walkability
By Kelly Kreth
October 7, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Tired of noisy neighbors and living in a "no man’s land," Patty decided to sell her place and find a new one during the pandemic when prices were on the decline. She finally found a Sutton Place dream home, albeit after a few crushing board rejections. Get the full story here.
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Why I moved to NYC from New Jersey: To avoid a two-hour commute and be close to friends my age
By Kelly Kreth
September 30, 2022 - 13:30 PM
When her office job required her to be in NYC three days a week, Kayla’s two-hour commute from New Jersey seemed daunting. She decided to move to be closer to her job and friends and landed in a Yorkville one bedroom. Get the details of her apartment search here.
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Why I moved to NYC from Scotland: After a strict lockdown, I wanted big-city artistic inspiration
By Kelly Kreth
September 23, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Depressed by small-village life in Scotland, artist Boo Paterson took a leap and headed to Astoria, Queens to find her light. And find it she did: She landed in a cheap, south-facing, sun-filled one bedroom in an Art Deco building, which she feels is near-paradise. Read all about her story.
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