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 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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Why we moved to Roosevelt Island from Milan: To live near Manhattan and enjoy a close-knit community
By Kelly Kreth
April 8, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Margherita, Diego, and their two children were enjoying their life in Milan, Italy when Diego, who works for Eataly, accepted a job transfer to NYC. They felt Roosevelt Island was an ideal place to raise their children and be within commuting distance of Manhattan. Here is Margherita’s story.
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One year later: Checking in with the NYC newcomers who had steep rent discounts
By Kelly Kreth
April 7, 2022 - 12:30 PM
“The Newcomers” series features first-person accounts of people who moved to NYC on how they navigated the real estate market and what motivated them to take a chance on NYC during the pandemic.
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From Bensonhurst to Woodhaven: My old nabe will always be home, but I was uneasy if I was out late
By Kelly Kreth
April 1, 2022 - 09:30 AM
The artist known as Dark Reconstruction, who uses they/them pronouns, considers Bensonhurst home. It was where they were raised and lived as an adult, until the area started to feel seedy to them. They decide to move in with their boyfriend (now husband) in Woodhaven. Here is their story.
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From Greenpoint to Park Slope: Our new area feels like the UWS, but in Brooklyn
By Kelly Kreth
March 25, 2022 - 12:30 PM
At first, Greenpoint felt young and fun to Cait and Brandon but then the noise and bar scene started to lose its appeal. They headed to Park Slope, landing a place in a brownstone near Prospect Park. Here’s Cait’s story.
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From Nomad to the West Village: I always wanted to live in a place that felt like Paris
By Kelly Kreth
March 18, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Tiana Beniamino, a teacher and real estate agent, splurged on a modern studio in Nomad. When her lease renewal notice came with a big rent increase, that was the push she needed to move to the West Village, which was on her bucket list. Here’s her story.
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