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 Maryland: To work as a sous chef and live in a Black community
By Kelly Kreth
May 6, 2022 - 11:30 AM
Maryland native Kayla McKensie Bethea used her downtime during the pandemic to get a bachelor’s degree from culinary school and landed a job in New York City after graduation. Her apartment hunt led her to the East Flatbush enclave of Little Caribbean, where she is living on her own for the first time. Here’s her story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Philly: I always wanted to live here and the timing felt right
By Kelly Kreth
April 29, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Jeremy owned a rowhouse in South Philly but always wanted to move to New York City. He decided the timing is right and navigated the buying process for a co-op in Murray Hill that’s half the size and needless to say, more expensive. But he has no regrets; he’s enjoying the restaurants, shopping, and bars. Here’s his story.
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Why I moved to NYC from NJ: After my divorce, I wanted to be near theater, restaurants, and baseball games
By Kelly Kreth
April 22, 2022 - 09:30 AM
After Cynthia raised her children and got divorced, she found life in her New Jersey suburb too family-oriented for a single person. She decided to move to NYC, where she enjoys the theater, shopping, and restaurants. Here is her story.
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Why we moved to NYC from Nashville: To pursue an acting gig and explore the restaurant scene
By Kelly Kreth
April 15, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Living in Nashville, Michael and Ksenia had amenities and a low rent that New Yorkers could only dream about, but when Ksenia is offered a chance to pursue acting in NYC, they seize the opportunity. Self-declared foodies, they’re eager to ditch their car and explore the city’s restaurant scene by subway. Here’s their story.
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Why we moved to Roosevelt Island from Milan: To live near Manhattan and enjoy a close-knit community
By Kelly Kreth
April 8, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Margherita, Diego, and their two children were enjoying their life in Milan, Italy when Diego, who works for Eataly, accepted a job transfer to NYC. They felt Roosevelt Island was an ideal place to raise their children and be within commuting distance of Manhattan. Here is Margherita’s story.
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One year later: Checking in with the NYC newcomers who had steep rent discounts
By Kelly Kreth
April 7, 2022 - 12:30 PM
“The Newcomers” series features first-person accounts of people who moved to NYC on how they navigated the real estate market and what motivated them to take a chance on NYC during the pandemic.
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