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:
I live near Randall’s Island. The greenspace is peaceful, but the festival noise is inhumane
By Kelly Kreth
July 17, 2020 - 09:30 AM
When Yehuda, a Toronto transplant, lands in East Harlem, he initially feels like he lucked out by finding an affordable apartment in a seemingly quiet neighborhood. Then came summer and The Governors Ball, an annual music festival on nearby Randall’s Island (which is canceled for this year), and his peace was shattered. Here’s his story.
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Pandemic apartment dreams: What New Yorkers wish they could change about where they live
By Kelly Kreth
July 16, 2020 - 09:30 AM
I spoke to many New Yorkers and found that what they once desired and shunned in pre-pandemic times has now been flipped in this “new normal.” Here’s what New Yorkers are dreaming they could change about where they live because of the pandemic.
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I lived in a NYC building that had scaffolding for a year and it changed life on our block
By Kelly Kreth
July 10, 2020 - 15:00 PM
Days, weeks, and then months passed, and the scaffolding remained, darkening our building. But no work commenced. Apparently, our building had not been granted the necessary permits to do the work. This was a sort of cart-before-the-horse situation.
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New Yorkers share their wackiest work-from-home experiences
By Kelly Kreth
June 2, 2020 - 09:30 AM
Brick Underground asked New Yorkers about their work from home experience during the pandemic. Read on for the biggest frustrations, hacks, and why remembering to put yourself on mute when nature calls is essential.
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My doorman died from coronavirus and my building will never be the same
By Kelly Kreth
May 12, 2020 - 12:30 PM
Alejandro Mendez lost his life to coronavirus in late April, after an entire career spent serving as a doorman for our 500-unit complex on the Upper East Side. We rightfully honor first responders and healthcare workers, but all over New York City, there are people like Alex who remain on the job and are risking their lives without hazard pay or protective gear.
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These New Yorkers are getting creative with their workouts at home
By Kelly Kreth
April 30, 2020 - 15:30 PM
With gyms closed—even ones in buildings—and meeting in person with a trainer not an option, lots of New Yorkers have come up with efficient –and even wacky ways—to get their workouts in at home. Some New Yorkers are finding they have the time to try new things or exercise more than ever during the coronavirus shutdown. Here’s what they're doing.
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