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 Arizona: To work at a church in Chinatown and bond with other gamers
By Kelly Kreth
February 17, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Wanting to be closer to family and live in a big city, Reverend Nelson “Sonny” Mendoza decided to move from Tucson to New York City. He was priced out of Manhattan but landed an affordable apartment in Queens—and quickly became part of the community. Here’s his story.
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From the UES to East Harlem: I wanted a bigger place so now I'm renting a penthouse
By Kelly Kreth
February 10, 2023 - 12:30 PM
Chandler loved living on the Upper East Side, but rising rents pushed her to look farther north. She landed in a much bigger apartment with private outdoor space in East Harlem, where she's still close enough to her favorite haunts.
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Unhappy Valentine's Day! Covid couples are splitting up and moving out
By Kelly Kreth
February 10, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Lots of couples who move in together around Valentine’s Day to take the next step in their relationship also end up moving out around this time of the year. That’s especially true for renters, who get a wake-up call exactly one or two years later when their lease ends.
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In Freeform’s spooky new thriller ‘The Watchful Eye,’ a fancy prewar is not what it seems
By Kelly Kreth
February 7, 2023 - 14:30 PM
Like "Only Murders in the Building," Freeform’s new thriller “The Watchful Eye” features a fancy old NYC building, residents dying in mysterious ways, a search for a pricey gem, annoying neighbors, and less-wealthy outsiders-turned-sleuths.
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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 - 13:30 PM
Twins Julie and Anne sold their home in Spring Lake, NJ, and bought a co-op on the Upper West Side, where they love walking in all the parks and enjoying ballet, theater, and opera performances. Here’s their story.
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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 - 09:30 AM
Faced with a 20 percent rent hike, Karen and Jon decided it was time to ditch their UWS apartment and buy a co-op in a more affordable area—and landed in vibrant Jackson Heights.
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