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 California: To start my new job at a hospital in Queens
By Kelly Kreth
March 4, 2022 - 13:00 PM
After Meher Irani graduated medical school in Loma Linda, California, she was matched with Jamaica Hospital in Queens. She had to scramble to rent an apartment, landing a studio in Forest Hills. Getting used to NYC living has been an adjustment, but she likes the noise and pace. Here’s her story.
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Why we moved to NYC from Australia: To live in a dynamic city where you don’t need a car
By Kelly Kreth
February 25, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Orley’s native Melbourne neighborhood had everything her family needed—except the excitement and diversity of a big city like New York. They decided to take the plunge and move back to NYC, despite the difficulties of a long-distance move during the pandemic. Here’s Orley’s story.
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From Clinton Hill to Greenpoint: We never thought we were the type to live in a doorman building
By Kelly Kreth
February 18, 2022 - 12:30 PM
Jacquelyn DeJesu Center and Alex Center had a low rent in Clinton Hill, but after the owner sold the apartment, it was time to move. To land a new place, they had to double their rent. Now they are in a luxury building with amenities they never had before. Here’s Alex’s story.
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From UWS to Harlem: We upgraded from a rental to a new condo facing Central Park
By Kelly Kreth
February 11, 2022 - 09:30 AM
When Lane and Lily Rettig buy a brand-new condo in the south part of Harlem—they land in neighborhood that’s not very well defined but feels like a haven to them. With a baby on the way, they’ll make some history in their new building. Here's Lane’s story.
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From Bushwick to Yorkville: Apartment hunting was tricky but I found the right place in the end
By Kelly Kreth
February 4, 2022 - 13:30 PM
Kylie had a good deal in Bushwick but she was tired of her hour-long commute to graduate school in Manhattan and problems with her building. She decided to move in July—just when the rental market was seeing explosive demand and apartments were being snatched up sight unseen. Here’s her story.
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From Chelsea to Murray Hill: I left ‘druggy corner’ for a quiet spot of my own
By Kelly Kreth
January 28, 2022 - 09:30 AM
Living with roommates in Chelsea with a reduced rent meant Ada Hsieh could eventually save enough money to move out and live on her own. She landed in a studio in Murray Hill, a neighborhood that feels safer and cleaner—and doesn't have people doing drugs on the street. Here’s her story.
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