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 Long Island City to Brooklyn Heights: A renter upgrades to a new condo development
By Kelly Kreth
October 15, 2021 - 12:30 PM
Christina Galbato wanted a livelier neighborhood than Long Island City, where she had been living for three years. She also wanted a larger place—and to make the move from renter to owner. She found what she was looking for at Quay Tower, a new development in Brooklyn Heights. Here’s her story.
Read More What works: Real-life advice from New Yorkers who sold their apartments—quickly!
By Kelly Kreth
October 13, 2021 - 13:00 PM
Selling in NYC is challenging, so how do so many New Yorkers do it? Brick asked some sellers for their advice, and they recommended using virtual tours to weed out time-wasters, going for a professional deep clean and using a stager. Here's more of their advice.
Read More From Flatbush to Bushwick: Ditching nightmare neighbors for a place to feel free
By Kelly Kreth
October 8, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Tiffany loves her apartment and her Flatbush neighborhood, but her downstairs neighbors complain about her constantly to the co-op board. After a shocking false accusation, she heads to Bushwick. Here’s Tiffany’s story.
Read More What New Yorkers wish they knew before starting a renovation
By Kelly Kreth
October 5, 2021 - 12:30 PM
Renovating a NYC apartment poses many challenges—such as complying with alteration agreements and navigating the DOB's rules. Here's what six New Yorkers wish they knew before starting work.
Read More From StuyTown to Hell's Kitchen: Leaving the 'dorm' for a quieter neighborhood
By Kelly Kreth
September 30, 2021 - 13:00 PM
At first, Sam and Maxim, New York University doctoral candidates, enjoy living in StuyTown in the East Village where they have a great deal on rent, thanks to the university’s graduate student housing program. But eventually their building starts to feel like a dorm and they want a change. They land in Hell’s Kitchen, which they find quieter and with better options for dining out. Here’s Sam’s story.
Read More From the West Village to the UWS: When your workout determines where you want to live
By Kelly Kreth
September 23, 2021 - 12:30 PM
During the pandemic, Justin Travis started to feel the smallness of his studio in the swanky West Village. He liked running and cycling at nearby Hudson River Park but living close to Central Park where he could do laps was even more appealing. He made a move, landing a larger apartment for $400 less than he was paying before. Here’s his story.
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