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 Houston: To own a brownstone and find my people
By Kelly Kreth
April 5, 2021 - 09:30 AM
When Ayanna Miller, a seasoned homeowner, relocates from Houston to Bed-Stuy, she’s shocked by NYC’s complicated buying process and high closing costs. But she’s determined to move here during the pandemic—even a case of Covid doesn’t stop her. For her, it’s brownstone or bust. Here’s her story.
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Why I moved to NYC from a rural town: To be in the middle of everything
By Kelly Kreth
March 26, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Erin O’Toole romanticized moving to NYC while living with her parents in a small town near Rochester, NY. When rents dropped during the pandemic, she jumped at the chance to move here.
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From Yonkers to Hell's Kitchen: Lured by a luxury building that checks all the boxes
By Kelly Kreth
March 19, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Early in the pandemic, Jesus Rodriguez, his girlfriend, Sydney, and dog, Coco, left their Yonkers home to shelter in place in Dallas. Then they heard about incredible deals in amenity-laden rental buildings in the heart of Manhattan. They took the plunge and moved to a luxury studio at 555Ten in Hell’s Kitchen. Here’s their story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Boston: For the experience and liveliness
By Kelly Kreth
March 12, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Boston native Kerry Byrne woke up one morning last spring and resolved to move to Manhattan, a place he’s loved since he first visited as a teen. Undeterred by the pandemic, shutdowns, curfews, and protests, he landed in a Hell’s Kitchen studio. He's got a surprising take on living in NYC—even public transportation. Here’s his story.
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Why we moved to NYC: To escape the wildfires in CA and explore the city
By Kelly Kreth
March 5, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Married couple Andy and Raj Bandyopadhyay fled the Bay Area to get away from the Californian wildfires and headed east to New York City, where they are enjoying the "extra-chill version of city" and their new rental in Williamsburg. Here’s their story.
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Why I moved to NYC from San Francisco: Lower rent and a new career
By Kelly Kreth
February 25, 2021 - 09:30 AM
A Californian musician tells Brick how she moved from San Francisco to Astoria in Queens during the pandemic. It may sound shocking but she finds the rents here low compared to San Francisco. Perhaps even more surprising: She thinks New Yorkers are friendlier. Here’s her story.
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