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 Australia: A concert tour and record deal meant I could finally make music with my idols
By Kelly Kreth
December 2, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Australian jazz musician Adrian Galante always thought he’d like to move to NYC one day. So when he got the opportunity to record an album in the U.S., he jumped at the chance, landing in a studio on the UWS, a neighborhood he knows and loves. Here's his story.
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Getting the NYC real estate right in Hulu’s ‘Fleishman is in Trouble’ is critical to this tale of former spouses in crisis
By Kelly Kreth
November 22, 2022 - 14:30 PM
Hulu's “Fleishman is in Trouble” stars Jesse Eisenberg as Toby Fleishman, a recently divorced doctor. But this is no typical break up: Toby’s ex-wife Rachel (Claire Danes) mysteriously disappears at the start of the show. The first two episodes focus on the disparities between Toby and Rachel, which are mirrored by the two distinct Upper East Sides where they live.
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Why we moved to NYC from Jersey City: To lock in reduced pandemic rents and be near Central Park
By Kelly Kreth
November 18, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Pandemic price drops in Manhattan prompted Shaun Rowan and husband Miguel Rowan to move near Central Park. Read how they found more room and private outdoor space in South Harlem.
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From the UWS to Prospect Lefferts Gardens: I wanted space, amenities, and to be part of a community
By Kelly Kreth
November 4, 2022 - 10:00 AM
Artist and home décor store owner Caitlin Maestrini pooled her money with a new roommate to get more space and amenities in Prospect Lefferts Garden. Here’s her story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Atlanta: To start my law career and move in with my girlfriend
By Kelly Kreth
October 28, 2022 - 12:30 PM
After graduating from law school, Simon Alebachew wanted to be a lawyer in New York City. Despite the challenges of finding a rental here, he was relieved to find a brand new place with amenities in Jamaica, Queens that's within his budget. Here’s his story.
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From the UES to Ditmas Park: I was paying too much for a sublet and wanted a real kitchen
By Kelly Kreth
October 21, 2022 - 09:30 AM
After living in a pricey temporary sublet with a tiny kitchen on the UES, Shraddha Borawake goes on a grueling search for a cheaper place where she could actually cook. She lands in a rent-stabilized studio in Ditmas Park, where she feels welcome from the get-go. Here's her story.
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