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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

… nonfiction My most recent book is Beyond the Shores A History of African Americans Abroad    I lived in a … series The Newcomers features firstperson accounts about why a renter or buyer decided to take a chance on NYC …  We respect all requests for anonymity We loved everything about the neighborhoodit was near the two primary train …

By Kelly Kreth |December 15, 2023 - 10:00AM
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From the UWS to Central Harlem: We bought a larger, more affordable place to raise our son
By Kelly Kreth |October 20, 2023 - 9:30AM
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From the UWS to UES: A huge rent hike forced me to leave my literary-loving nabe for the land of expensive groceries
By Kelly Kreth |September 15, 2023 - 9:30AM
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From Gramercy Park to the UWS: My rental wasn't bringing me (or my cat) joy so I bought a place that's everything I wanted
By Kelly Kreth |May 26, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Why I moved to NYC from Tennessee: After bailing on a toxic job, my inner voice told me it was now or never

… the twoforone mimosas Dive Bar on 96th Street is a great local hangout with awesome drink specials and amazing …

By Kelly Kreth |February 24, 2023 - 9:30AM
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Why we moved to NYC from New Jersey: We wanted to sell our NJ house at the peak and be close to parks, ballet, and theater
By Kelly Kreth |February 3, 2023 - 1:30PM
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From the UWS to Jackson Heights: Our rent was skyrocketing so we bought in a more affordable neighborhood
By Kelly Kreth |January 27, 2023 - 9:30AM
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From the UWS to Williamsburg: I ditched a crappy building to live closer to friends
By Kelly Kreth |January 20, 2023 - 10:30AM
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From Manhattan Valley to Bushwick: My roommate's partner moved in so I bought a condo on my own

… a little brutal and the lobby is not the best for package deliveries We had laundry services nearby Editors Note Brick … Top and LoveJoys There are lots of grocery stores including local naturalorganic options and a great Key Foods Im still …

By Kelly Kreth |December 9, 2022 - 9:30AM
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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 - 12:30PM