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:
I’ve been a NYC doorman for 22 years. This is what I think about holiday tipping
By Kelly Kreth
December 5, 2023 - 12:30 PM
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
Read More Why I moved to NYC from Illinois: I left my quiet yet fulfilling suburban life for a new job in the big city
By Kelly Kreth
December 1, 2023 - 09:30 AM
When Tamika Bradford was offered a new job in Midtown Manhattan, she headed to New York City to quickly find a place to rent. After 10,000-steps-a-day searches, she landed in a brand-new construction in Kensington, Brooklyn. Here’s her story.
Read More From the UES to Murray Hill: I saved money by living at home and bought a unique place of my own
By Kelly Kreth
November 17, 2023 - 10:00 AM
Having vowed never to pay rent, real estate agent Michael Degenstein saved money for a down payment by living at home. He scored a tri-level one-bedroom co-op in Murray Hill. Here’s his story.
Read More From Greenpoint to Rockaway Beach: We wanted to build equity in a more affordable community
By Kelly Kreth
November 10, 2023 - 10:00 AM
Stephanie and her spouse wanted a more affordable neighborhood with a strong community feeling. They scored a ground-floor duplex condo in the Rockaways, steps from the beach. Here's her story.
Read More From Hudson Yards to Long Island City: My allergies were ruining my life and now I'm breathing better
By Kelly Kreth
November 3, 2023 - 10:00 AM
Dilip and his wife liked living in Hudson Yards, but something triggered his allergies, leading to severe breathing issues. He found a rental in a brand-new, eco-friendly with an air filtration system and has been breathing easier ever since. Here’s his story.
Read More New Yorkers on terrifying or supernatural experiences in their apartments
By Kelly Kreth
October 31, 2023 - 09:30 AM
Brick spoke with New Yorkers who experienced spooky happenings first-hand. Some had ghosts. Others had unexplained odors or objects moved by an unseen hand. Another thought a ritual murder had happened, only to learn the sad, strange truth.
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