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 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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From the UWS to Williamsburg: I ditched a crappy building to live closer to friends
By Kelly Kreth
January 20, 2023 - 10:30 AM
Tired of her apartment’s constant state of disrepair and longing for a younger nabe, Emma left the UWS for Williamsburg. She also ditched roommate life and ended up in a quiet one bedroom in a well-maintained building. Here’s her story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Panama: So my son could launch his film career in my native city
By Kelly Kreth
January 13, 2023 - 09:30 AM
After moving from Virginia to Panama for over two years, Janel Muhammad—having split with her husband—decided to return to NYC where she could start over and her teenage son could pursue a career in the film industry. Here's her story.
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Why we moved to NYC from New Hampshire: Our kids were grown and we wanted to return to our old neighborhood
By Kelly Kreth
January 6, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Faced with a huge house and long, snowy New Hampshire winter (and driveway that needed plowing), empty nesters Carmen and Martin decided to move back to NYC where they first met. Here’s their story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Florida: So the kids could have a backyard and space to grow
By Kelly Kreth
December 23, 2022 - 10:00 AM
Wanting to be close to family and more outdoor space for their kids, Ashley Flores and her husband moved from Coral Gables to New York City, zeroing in on Riverdale in the Bronx for its parks, top-notch schools, and family-friendly community. They're now renting a four-bedroom house with a yard. Here's their story.
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From Manhattan Valley to Bushwick: My roommate's partner moved in so I bought a condo on my own
By Kelly Kreth
December 9, 2022 - 09:30 AM
When his roommate's partner wanted to move in, Connor decided to leave his Manhattan Valley two-bedroom rental and buy a condo in Bushwick. He says the increase in living expenses is more than worth it to have his own place, complete with a patio and roof deck. Here’s his story.
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