I lived above an 80 year old who had a barbershop in his apartment. His death felt like the end of old Astoria

… her so much so that his passing felt like the end of the old neighborhood Heres Hellys story I moved to New York City … to keep things as flexible as possible In addition to my cold feet I was a tad bit under employed at the time and knew … for five years so they knew the lay of the land   I was told our landlord was a nice elderly man who I wouldnt hear …

By Kelly Kreth |January 22, 2020 - 12:00PM
I lived next to a very old cemetery in Chelsea and I wasn’t spooked at all

… of September 11 2001before the days horrific events unfolded At that moment her biggest concerns were about where … apartment in a new building with a view of a small and very old cemeteryright in the middle of bustling Manhattan Some … SpanishPortuguese settlers were buried The juxtaposition of old and new thrilled me I am a big believer in energy I …

By Kelly Kreth |December 3, 2019 - 12:00PM
You can smell but you can't touch: Living above a kosher bakery in Williamsburg

… and has rooftop access right outside the bedroom Bonus The rent was significantly less than what I was shelling out … working at all hours and Ive had more than one Tinder date ask at inopportune times Is something burning Or ask whether … it … Living Next To … lofts … neighborhoods … Neighbors … Rentrenters … retail tenant … roommates … Williamsburg … …

By Lambeth Hochwald |September 19, 2019 - 1:00PM