Kelly Kreth
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:
In previewing the first episode of the new season of Bravo’s “Million Dollar Listing New York” (which debuts tonight), what struck me was that there was more of everything.
Important note: More is not necessarily always better.
1. More cursing.
I counted 15 curses (including preview of the next episode) which would average one curse per four minutes. Which is still less than the average cab ride, I suppose.
It’s that time: Spring cleaning! Notice the exclamation point here and in the headline. It means I’m excited. While some might not be and think of cleaning and organizing as chores, when you are as neurotic as I am, it is a time to celebrate.
Probably the biggest chore for any NYC apartment dweller—particularly female--in relationship to the change of seasons is how to deal with clothing. You know the old tale of girls who store their sweaters in ovens and 100-plus shoes in kitchen cabinets? Believe it.
First up: Clothes and accessories
Probably the biggest mistake my landlord ever made was giving me her cell number.
In February I was due to begin paying rent—I had paid a year up front back when I moved in—and she texted to let me know where to send the check.
Before that, when I needed to get in touch with her, I typically would call her husband as I have the number of the shop he works at around the corner and get random workmen to relay messages to him, but figured texting was a far better, convenient and deliciously passive aggressive way to communicate.
