Why I moved to NYC from Washington, D.C.: I wanted to return to my happy place where I have lots of friends

… to work in project finance for a power company in South Africa Then I was hired as a fund manager for a United … a onebedroom apartment but I quickly realized this was unrealistically low for Manhattan The other thing I considered is that we Africans always have friends and family visiting Sure enough …

By Kelly Kreth |July 28, 2023 - 9:30AM
From the UES to East Harlem: I wanted a bigger place so now I'm renting a penthouse

… Chandler loved living on the Upper East Side but rising rents pushed her to look farther north She happily landed in … degree at NYU and Ive been living here ever sinceover 25 years now Time flies Editors Note Brick … branding and design for one of the largest nonprofits in NYC Im grateful to be able to work remotely I usually take …

By Kelly Kreth |February 10, 2023 - 12:30PM
From Central to East Harlem: I was tired of co-living with strangers and wanted a livelier neighborhood

… to move in with friends They found a great apartment in East Harlem and were pleasantly surprised to find the … more activeand has better transportation optionsthan across town Heres her story I was born in Worcester Massachusetts … spend much time at home because at the time I worked as a real estate agent in Midtown and went out in other parts of …

By Kelly Kreth |July 29, 2022 - 12:30PM