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 lived next to a youth residence, Mormon church, and an exhibitionist. The teens were the least annoying
By Kelly Kreth
January 7, 2020 - 09:00 AM
An Ohio transplant recalls her neighbors on the Upper East Side, including an older man who liked to do his dishes in the buff.
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From Tribeca to Nolita: Giving up raw space for a sense of community
By Kelly Kreth
January 6, 2020 - 12:00 PM
A New Yorker on what it's like to trade an airy loft, which was great for parties, for a more family-oriented space in Nolita. He gained a better living space, and also something he didn’t know he was craving: A sense of community. Here’s his story.
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The real jewels in ‘Uncut Gems’ are the over-the-top homes
By Kelly Kreth
December 30, 2019 - 14:00 PM
It’s safe to say that New York City’s real estate, as depicted in the newly released, big studio flick, “Uncut Gems,” is more realistic than the lead character’s teeth.
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From Astoria to Rockaway Beach: Leaving a raucous social life for the peace of the ocean
By Kelly Kreth
December 30, 2019 - 09:00 AM
Dana, a California native loved Astoria for its social scene and diversity, but eventually she desired a quieter, healthier lifestyle, so she moved to the tight-knit community of Rockaway Beach, where she can see the ocean right from her bed. Here’s Dana’s story.
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From Hell’s Kitchen to Greenwich Village: Trading the single lifestyle for ‘serenity’
By Kelly Kreth
December 16, 2019 - 09:00 AM
When Vincent Zurzolo was newly single, he enjoyed the pace and nightlife of Hell’s Kitchen. But when decided he had enough of tourist-filled crowds and wanted to settle down once again with a new love, he opted to move to Greenwich Village to gain, in his words, “serenity.” Here’s his story of how the neighborhoods compare.
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I lived near an assisted-living facility for the mentally ill. It was affordable—and often scary
By Kelly Kreth
December 10, 2019 - 09:00 AM
A rent-stabilized apartment in near Prospect Park seemed liked a find, but there was a price to pay: An assisted-living facility across the street meant there were frequent fights and panhandling to deal with. Here's what it was like to live next to a place like this.
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