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 Astoria to Forest Hills: I wanted to start a family in a cheaper, less crowded area
By Kelly Kreth
January 19, 2024 - 10:00 AM
Alex felt Astoria had gotten too crowded and expensive. He zeroed in on Forest Hills, scoring a coveted rent-stabilized unit that is cheaper and bigger. Here’s his story.
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From Greenpoint to the UES: I moved in with my girlfriend and I'm saving money on rent
By Kelly Kreth
January 12, 2024 - 10:00 AM
Christopher enjoyed living in Greenpoint but decided to move in with his girlfriend on the Upper East Side. Now he's saving money and getting around town is easier. Here’s his story.
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From Greenpoint to Bushwick: I wanted more space and to build equity
By Kelly Kreth
January 5, 2024 - 09:30 AM
Heloisa was happily renting a cozy loft when she decided it was time to buy a place and "divorce her landlord." She reluctantly left Greenpoint in search of a great investment in more affordable Bushwick. Here’s her story.
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From Hell's Kitchen to Park Slope: We wanted a family-friendly area to put down roots and raise our son
By Kelly Kreth
December 22, 2023 - 09:30 AM
After their son was born, James and his wife left Hell’s Kitchen for Park Slope area to put down roots. Here’s his story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Toronto: A new job brought me back and now I'm living in our former building
By Kelly Kreth
December 15, 2023 - 10:00 AM
When Tamara got a job offer at a NYC college, she jumped at the chance to leave Toronto and return to her old neighborhood. She and her husband even bought a condo in their former building. Here’s Tamara’s story.
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From Chelsea to Yorkville: My landlord was selling the building and I needed to find new roommates
By Kelly Kreth
December 8, 2023 - 11:30 AM
After her landlord sold her building and her roommate opted to live alone, Daphne set out to find a new place to share. She landed on the UES. Here’s her story.
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