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:
Unhappy Valentine's Day! Covid couples are splitting up and moving out
By Kelly Kreth
February 10, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Lots of couples who move in together around Valentine’s Day to take the next step in their relationship also end up moving out around this time of the year. That’s especially true for renters, who get a wake-up call exactly one or two years later when their lease ends.
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In Freeform’s spooky new thriller ‘The Watchful Eye,’ a fancy prewar is not what it seems
By Kelly Kreth
February 7, 2023 - 14:30 PM
Like "Only Murders in the Building," Freeform’s new thriller “The Watchful Eye” features a fancy old NYC building, residents dying in mysterious ways, a search for a pricey gem, annoying neighbors, and less-wealthy outsiders-turned-sleuths.
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Why we moved to NYC from New Jersey: We wanted to sell our NJ house at the peak and be close to parks, ballet, and theater
By Kelly Kreth
February 3, 2023 - 13:30 PM
Twins Julie and Anne sold their home in Spring Lake, NJ, and bought a co-op on the Upper West Side, where they love walking in all the parks and enjoying ballet, theater, and opera performances. Here’s their story.
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From the UWS to Jackson Heights: Our rent was skyrocketing so we bought in a more affordable neighborhood
By Kelly Kreth
January 27, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Faced with a 20 percent rent hike, Karen and Jon decided it was time to ditch their UWS apartment and buy a co-op in a more affordable area—and landed in vibrant Jackson Heights.
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From the UWS to Williamsburg: I ditched a crappy building to live closer to friends
By Kelly Kreth
January 20, 2023 - 10:30 AM
Tired of her apartment’s constant state of disrepair and longing for a younger nabe, Emma left the UWS for Williamsburg. She also ditched roommate life and ended up in a quiet one bedroom in a well-maintained building. Here’s her story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Panama: So my son could launch his film career in my native city
By Kelly Kreth
January 13, 2023 - 09:30 AM
After moving from Virginia to Panama for over two years, Janel Muhammad—having split with her husband—decided to return to NYC where she could start over and her teenage son could pursue a career in the film industry. Here's her story.
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