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 Greenwich Village to the East Village: I was moving in with my partner and wanted an elevator building for our dog
By Kelly Kreth
May 12, 2023 - 09:45 AM
When Will Kuchins and his partner decided to move in together, he didn't have to head far. He left Greenwich Village for the East Village, where he found a place with an elevator for his Corgi’s convenience. Here's his story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Florida: To explore big-city life with my daughter and grow my travel blog
By Kelly Kreth
May 5, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Anne Grant and her nine-year-old daughter took the plunge and moved to Brooklyn to enjoy a big-city experience and to broaden her child’s horizons. Here’s their story.
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From Murray Hill to Long Island: Tired of renting, we bought a waterfront condo with a resort vibe
By Kelly Kreth
April 28, 2023 - 12:30 PM
Looking to transition from renting to buying, Darin and Mindy landed in picturesque Garvies Point in Glen Cove, N.Y, where their condo at The Beacon feels like a five-star hotel. Here is their story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Georgia: I got a job transfer and I'm living my dream draped in 'labels and love'
By Kelly Kreth
April 21, 2023 - 09:45 AM
When Yunice's new job allowed her to transfer to New York, she jumped on the chance to finally live out her “Sex and the City” dreams. She landed in a luxury apartment in the sky with killer views, hobnobs with celebs, and is living her very best life. Here is her story.
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Why I moved to NYC from California: We traded boredom and car culture for excitement, walkability, and good schools
By Kelly Kreth
April 14, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Bored and worried about rising housing costs in the Bay area, Yuki Wen-Shimura looked to the East Coast for diversity, culture, and good schools for her young son. She and her family landed in Clinton Hill, and feel their lives are much richer for it. Here's her story.
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From Williamsburg to Greenpoint: We outgrew our place and got a deal on a duplex in a historic district
By Kelly Kreth
April 7, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Having met and married in California, Kristin and Mark moved into her Williamsburg apartment, started a family, and craved more space and a different neighborhood vibe. They landed a dream duplex in Greenpoint, near friends and good schools. Here's their story.
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