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:
From Williamsburg to Tribeca: Moving on to a chicer, more 'adult' lifestyle
By Kelly Kreth
April 30, 2021 - 12:30 PM
Even before Thomas Jepsen, a native of Denmark, landed in Williamsburg, he found out that living in NYC requires some street-smarts. But he acclimated quickly (great restaurants helped). During the pandemic he decided to leave the roommate life behind and move to Tribeca, where the cobblestone streets reminds him of Europe. Here’s his story.
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From Ridgewood to Williamsburg: Ditching a quiet area for a dream location
By Kelly Kreth
April 23, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Cassandra Cotta, a Pilates instructor and artist, was living in Ridgewood, Queens with no plans to move. But when NYC rents started to drop, she began to look for an apartment in Williamsburg, Brooklyn—a neighborhood she had wanted to live in but couldn't afford. She ended up in her dream location with cheaper rent and better amenities. Here’s her story.
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From Bushwick to Murray Hill: Tempted by lower rent and living 'close to everything'
By Kelly Kreth
April 16, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Jen Scigliano and her wife lived in their Bushwick apartment for less than a year when they were tempted by falling rents in Manhattan. They decided to take the plunge and move again to get more space and easier commutes. The decision paid off when they landed a two bedroom in Murray Hill for far less than they were paying in Brooklyn. Here’s Jen’s story.
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Why I moved to NYC from Houston: To own a brownstone and find my people
By Kelly Kreth
April 5, 2021 - 09:30 AM
When Ayanna Miller, a seasoned homeowner, relocates from Houston to Bed-Stuy, she’s shocked by NYC’s complicated buying process and high closing costs. But she’s determined to move here during the pandemic—even a case of Covid doesn’t stop her. For her, it’s brownstone or bust. Here’s her story.
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Why I moved to NYC from a rural town: To be in the middle of everything
By Kelly Kreth
March 26, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Erin O’Toole romanticized moving to NYC while living with her parents in a small town near Rochester, NY. When rents dropped during the pandemic, she jumped at the chance to move here.
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From Yonkers to Hell's Kitchen: Lured by a luxury building that checks all the boxes
By Kelly Kreth
March 19, 2021 - 09:30 AM
Early in the pandemic, Jesus Rodriguez, his girlfriend, Sydney, and dog, Coco, left their Yonkers home to shelter in place in Dallas. Then they heard about incredible deals in amenity-laden rental buildings in the heart of Manhattan. They took the plunge and moved to a luxury studio at 555Ten in Hell’s Kitchen. Here’s their story.
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