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 Cliffside Park, NJ, to the UES: After a rebound relationship with NYC, I’m ready to move on
By Kelly Kreth
February 12, 2020 - 13:00 PM
Stacey left Cliffside Park, NJ for the UES after her divorce for its good value, easy commute, and neighborhood vibe. She's enjoyed many aspects of city living, but with her lease expiring, she thinks it's now time to move on from NYC.
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In ‘Katy Keene,’ an aspiring fashion designer tries her luck in NYC but the real estate is a bad fit
By Kelly Kreth
February 11, 2020 - 12:00 PM
'Katy Keene,' a Riverdale spinoff, debuted last week on the CW network. It stars Lucy Hale as the title character, an aspiring fashion designer, and follows her creative friends as they navigate life in New York City.
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I live next to a catering hall. It’s no party for me
By Kelly Kreth
February 10, 2020 - 12:00 PM
At first, Laura's affordable apartment with big closets seemed perfect, but once she realized the parking lot outside of her window was owned by Astoria World Manor, a popular event space, she quickly learned that it was too good to be true. Here’s her tale.
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From Hamilton Heights to Bedford Park and back again: Paying more to live near family
By Kelly Kreth
February 4, 2020 - 09:00 AM
Pedro C. and his girlfriend moved to Bedford Park for an affordable, large one bedroom. While the couple found a bright, modern apartment and enjoyed the area's parks, they found the commute to Manhattan difficult and ultimately returned to Hamilton Heights to be closer to family—and express trains.
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I live next to my building’s elevator, and the constant noise is a real downer
By Kelly Kreth
February 3, 2020 - 12:00 PM
Comedian, actor, and writer Judy Gold shares why living next to her building's elevator can be an annoyance, but not enough to leave her rent-stabilized UWS apartment.
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From Chelsea to Bushwick to Bay Ridge: Being able to live alone doesn’t beat the thrill of Manhattan
By Kelly Kreth
January 28, 2020 - 15:30 PM
When Nashville native Alex first moved to NYC, he lived in Chelsea and appreciated the neighborhood's nightlife, restaurants, and transportation. But, once his roommate moved out, he decided to move to Brooklyn for more space and cheaper rent. He realizes now that he had it made in Chelsea—and someday soon he's moving back to Manhattan
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