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 Ohio: I wanted to feed my passion for karaoke, art, and vintage décor
By Kelly Kreth
May 8, 2026 - 09:30 AM
When Dylan Rea was apartment hunting in NYC, he didn’t use an agent. Instead, thanks to 'divine intervention,' he landed in a luxury building in Murray Hill.
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Why I moved to NYC from D.C: After growing up outside the city, I wanted to make it my own
By Kelly Kreth
April 3, 2026 - 09:30 AM
In Greenpoint, Grace pays double for a quarter of the size of her previous place in D.C. Here’s her story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Chicago: My Midwest life felt stable but I craved ‘energy and urgency’
By Kelly Kreth
March 6, 2026 - 09:30 AM
NYC newcomer Stephanie is thrilled with her new Upper East Side life, except for the five-floor climb to her place. Here's her story.
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From Riverdale to Yonkers: We wanted more space and better amenities with no rent increase
By Kelly Kreth
February 6, 2026 - 09:30 AM
Terry and Bryan wanted more space and better amenities than what they had in Riverdale, so they went apartment hunting in Westchester. They were drawn to a new rental building from Extell in Yonkers.
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Why we moved to NYC from San Francisco: To support our daughter undergoing breast cancer treatment
By Kelly Kreth
January 16, 2026 - 09:30 AM
After their daughter was diagnosed with breast cancer, Bob and Lynn left their home in San Francisco for a Gowanus rental near her. Here’s their story.
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From Washington Heights to Morningside Heights: I wanted a place that fit me better
By Kelly Kreth
December 5, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Naama Davidovics moved three times in NYC to find a place that suited her best, even though that meant ending up with very small apartment with two roommates and a single bath.
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