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 Gramercy Park to Greenwich Village: I was outbid six times, so I meditated in the lobby of where I wanted to buy
By Kelly Kreth
July 8, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Tired of sharing a cramped walk-up rental, Anna Tallarini sets her intentions on getting her own spacious condo—and finds the perfect one bedroom in a full-service building in Greenwich Village.
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Why I moved to NYC from Boston: To become a cryptocurrency reporter and fulfill my dream of living here
By Kelly Kreth
July 1, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Jocelyn Yang was living in Boston as a college student. A job offer after graduation NYC lead to a studio apartment in Long Island City, an upgrade from her shared dorm room. She’s adjusting to the noise and how expensive it is to live here. Here's her story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Nebraska: I missed the energy of living in a big city
By Kelly Kreth
June 24, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Isabella was bored with living in the Midwest so a new law job in NYC means an opportunity for a fresh start. She’s now paying more for her studio than she did for a five-bedroom house, but she is thrilled with her new life. Here’s her story.
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Pick Me! Renters offer landlords and agents free stuff to beat the competition for NYC apartments
By Kelly Kreth
June 24, 2022 - 09:30 AM
New York renters are trying to beat the competition by sweetening the deal for landlords and agents by offering things like designer clothing discounts, tickets to shows—even fancy cheese.
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From Washington Heights to UWS: I wanted to live alone, even if I had to give up a good deal
By Kelly Kreth
June 17, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Alli Fowler had a good deal in Washington Heights: A cheap two bedroom and a roommate that she saw rarely. But she always wanted to live on the Upper West Side in a one bedroom. She had a tight budget of $2,000—here's how she made it work.
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Why I moved to NYC from CA: To start a new chapter after being widowed
By Kelly Kreth
June 10, 2022 - 13:30 PM
Frank Kaplan, a widowed, empty nester, drove cross country with his pets in tow to start a new chapter in New York City. In addition to a new place in Peter Cooper Village, he finds love and a new career. Here’s his story.
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