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 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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I’ve been a NYC doorman for 22 years. This is what I think about holiday tipping
By Kelly Kreth
December 3, 2025 - 11:30 AM
A longtime doorman in a rental building on the Upper East Side shared his thoughts with Brick on holiday tipping. If you’re new to tipping, or wondering if you should up your game, read on for his perspective
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Why I moved from Oklahoma to NYC: I was ready for a big career move
By Kelly Kreth
November 7, 2025 - 09:30 AM
While working at the University of Oklahoma, Zoey landed a position in NYC. After a two-day hunt, she found a great place in Inwood. Now she just has to get over her culture shock.
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Why we moved to NYC from Dallas: We wanted to spend our retirement years in NYC
By Kelly Kreth
October 10, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Eileen and Michael O’Connor lived in Dallas/Fort Worth and looked forward to retiring in Manhattan. After a four-year search they landed a Battery Park City condo. Here’s their story.
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From Bushwick to Inwood: We were over the neighborhood party scene and wanted to be close to nature
By Kelly Kreth
September 5, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Matthew Conley and Paul Passavant wanted to get away from the Bushwick party scene and live near nature so they headed to Inwood. Here's their story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Long Island: After living with mean roommates, I wanted to own a place of my own
By Kelly Kreth
August 8, 2025 - 09:30 AM
Tired of her mean-girl roommates, Rachel moved back home to save up to buy a place. She scored a renovated co-op sponsor unit in Sunnyside. Here’s her story.
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