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 we moved to NYC from the Midwest: For job opportunities and to enjoy city life
By Kelly Kreth
May 20, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Midwesterners Caroline Brooks and Mike Grom like living in cities, so when a new job in NYC beckoned, they decided to take a leap. NYC is a lot more expensive than they are used to, but they’re very happy with their Fort Greene luxury building and their neighborhood.
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From the East Village to Noho: I promised myself I would live in a luxury building—and be happy
By Kelly Kreth
May 13, 2022 - 09:30 AM
After years of sharing small East Village apartments and being nearly broke, Noah Neiman set his sights high: He vowed to earn enough to live in a luxury tower in Noho and worked seven days a week for a year to make it happen.
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Why I moved to NYC from Maryland: To work as a sous chef and live in a Black community
By Kelly Kreth
May 6, 2022 - 11:30 AM
Maryland native Kayla McKensie Bethea used her downtime during the pandemic to get a bachelor’s degree from culinary school and landed a job in New York City after graduation. Her apartment hunt led her to the East Flatbush enclave of Little Caribbean, where she is living on her own for the first time. Here’s her story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Philly: I always wanted to live here and the timing felt right
By Kelly Kreth
April 29, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Jeremy owned a rowhouse in South Philly but always wanted to move to New York City. He decided the timing is right and navigated the buying process for a co-op in Murray Hill that’s half the size and needless to say, more expensive. But he has no regrets; he’s enjoying the restaurants, shopping, and bars. Here’s his story.
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Why I moved to NYC from NJ: After my divorce, I wanted to be near theater, restaurants, and baseball games
By Kelly Kreth
April 22, 2022 - 09:30 AM
After Cynthia raised her children and got divorced, she found life in her New Jersey suburb too family-oriented for a single person. She decided to move to NYC, where she enjoys the theater, shopping, and restaurants. Here is her story.
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Why we moved to NYC from Nashville: To pursue an acting gig and explore the restaurant scene
By Kelly Kreth
April 15, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Living in Nashville, Michael and Ksenia had amenities and a low rent that New Yorkers could only dream about, but when Ksenia is offered a chance to pursue acting in NYC, they seize the opportunity. Self-declared foodies, they’re eager to ditch their car and explore the city’s restaurant scene by subway. Here’s their story.
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