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 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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Why I moved to NYC from Buffalo: To be in a vibrant place and fulfill a lifelong desire
By Kelly Kreth
June 3, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Arezoo, a native of Iran, moved to Buffalo, New York, where she earned her graduate degree and went into academia. But her life in that small city felt too quiet and she dreamed about moving to New York City. Here’s her story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Florida: To get out of my comfort zone and meet new people
By Kelly Kreth
May 27, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Falyn, a Florida native decides to shake things up with a move to NYC. Renting from a distance was challenging, but she lands in the heart of the East Village. Here’s her story.
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Why we moved to NYC from the Midwest: For job opportunities and to enjoy city life
By Kelly Kreth
May 20, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Midwesterners Caroline Brooks and Mike Grom like living in cities, so when a new job in NYC beckoned, they decided to take a leap. NYC is a lot more expensive than they are used to, but they’re very happy with their Fort Greene luxury building and their neighborhood.
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From the East Village to Noho: I promised myself I would live in a luxury building—and be happy
By Kelly Kreth
May 13, 2022 - 09:30 AM
After years of sharing small East Village apartments and being nearly broke, Noah Neiman set his sights high: He vowed to earn enough to live in a luxury tower in Noho and worked seven days a week for a year to make it happen.
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