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 we moved to NYC from New Hampshire: Our kids were grown and we wanted to return to our old neighborhood
By Kelly Kreth
January 6, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Faced with a huge house and long, snowy New Hampshire winter (and driveway that needed plowing), empty nesters Carmen and Martin decided to move back to NYC where they first met. Here’s their story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Florida: So the kids could have a backyard and space to grow
By Kelly Kreth
December 23, 2022 - 10:00 AM
Wanting to be close to family and more outdoor space for their kids, Ashley Flores and her husband moved from Coral Gables to New York City, zeroing in on Riverdale in the Bronx for its parks, top-notch schools, and family-friendly community. They're now renting a four-bedroom house with a yard. Here's their story.
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From Manhattan Valley to Bushwick: My roommate's partner moved in so I bought a condo on my own
By Kelly Kreth
December 9, 2022 - 09:30 AM
When his roommate's partner wanted to move in, Connor decided to leave his Manhattan Valley two-bedroom rental and buy a condo in Bushwick. He says the increase in living expenses is more than worth it to have his own place, complete with a patio and roof deck. Here’s his story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Australia: A concert tour and record deal meant I could finally make music with my idols
By Kelly Kreth
December 2, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Australian jazz musician Adrian Galante always thought he’d like to move to NYC one day. So when he got the opportunity to record an album in the U.S., he jumped at the chance, landing in a studio on the UWS, a neighborhood he knows and loves. Here's his story.
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Getting the NYC real estate right in Hulu’s ‘Fleishman is in Trouble’ is critical to this tale of former spouses in crisis
By Kelly Kreth
November 22, 2022 - 14:30 PM
Hulu's “Fleishman is in Trouble” stars Jesse Eisenberg as Toby Fleishman, a recently divorced doctor. But this is no typical break up: Toby’s ex-wife Rachel (Claire Danes) mysteriously disappears at the start of the show. The first two episodes focus on the disparities between Toby and Rachel, which are mirrored by the two distinct Upper East Sides where they live.
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Why we moved to NYC from Jersey City: To lock in reduced pandemic rents and be near Central Park
By Kelly Kreth
November 18, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Pandemic price drops in Manhattan prompted Shaun Rowan and husband Miguel Rowan to move near Central Park. Read how they found more room and private outdoor space in South Harlem.
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