Kelly Kreth

'Harlem,' a new 10-episode dramedy on Amazon Prime, mirrors the gentrification underway in the neighborhood in real life.

When the pandemic hit, McKenzie left the Boston apartment she was sharing with roommates to live with her parents, which enabled her to save some money. With her savings, and her new ability to work from home, she decided to take a leap and move to New York City. She loves her new apartment and West Village neighborhood; the subway system, however, is going to take a little while to learn. Here’s her story.

Charlie and Courtney loved living in Gramercy—they even got engaged in its small, exclusive park. But the pandemic made working from home in a studio less than romantic. They decided to take advantage of pandemic discounts and upgrade to a two bedroom in a newer building with great amenities. It’s a good fit for now—until the rent goes up. Here’s Charlie’s story.

There's something off about the NYC real estate depicted in Hallmark’s new movie, “A Holiday in Harlem,” beginning with quiet, clean streets where everybody knows each other by name.

Frank had a Covid discount on his Upper East Side rental, but when it came time to renew his lease, the landlord wanted a significant increase. That was the incentive Frank needed to become an owner. As an architect he had very particular apartment wish list. He found what he was looking for on the Upper West Side. Here’s his story.

Newlyweds Mariana and Todd were renting a 500-square-foot one bedroom on the Upper East Side. They loved their location—but it was tough for two people to live and work in a small space so they moved to the Murray Hill/Kips Bay area. It doesn’t have the same vibe as the UES, but there’s plenty to like. Here’s Mariana’s story.