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 Clinton Hill to Greenpoint: We never thought we were the type to live in a doorman building
By Kelly Kreth
February 18, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Jacquelyn DeJesu Center and Alex Center had a low rent in Clinton Hill, but after the owner sold the apartment, it was time to move. To land a new place, they had to double their rent. Now they are in a luxury building with amenities they never had before. Here’s Alex’s story.
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From UWS to Harlem: We upgraded from a rental to a new condo facing Central Park
By Kelly Kreth
February 11, 2022 - 09:30 AM
When Lane and Lily Rettig buy a brand-new condo in the south part of Harlem—they land in neighborhood that’s not very well defined but feels like a haven to them. With a baby on the way, they’ll make some history in their new building. Here's Lane’s story.
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From Bushwick to Yorkville: Apartment hunting was tricky but I found the right place in the end
By Kelly Kreth
February 4, 2022 - 13:30 PM
Kylie had a good deal in Bushwick but she was tired of her hour-long commute to graduate school in Manhattan and problems with her building. She decided to move in July—just when the rental market was seeing explosive demand and apartments were being snatched up sight unseen. Here’s her story.
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From Chelsea to Murray Hill: I left ‘druggy corner’ for a quiet spot of my own
By Kelly Kreth
January 28, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Living with roommates in Chelsea with a reduced rent meant Ada Hsieh could eventually save enough money to move out and live on her own. She landed in a studio in Murray Hill, a neighborhood that feels safer and cleaner—and doesn't have people doing drugs on the street. Here’s her story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Michigan: To leave my college town for a new job in PR
By Kelly Kreth
January 21, 2022 - 12:30 PM
When Paige moved to New York City for a job after graduating college, she took a few risks: She found a roommate online and signed a lease without seeing the 400-square-feet apartment in person. Her new place is on the fifth floor of a walk-up and lacks laundry machines—but she is surprised to find she likes NYC living. Here’s her story.
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10 signs your apartment is telling you to move
By Kelly Kreth
January 14, 2022 - 12:30 PM
How do you know when it is really time to move? Some signs are very clear: Your rent is going up, you need a shorter commute, or more space for a new partner.
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