From Harlem to Astoria: Leaving roommates to live with a boyfriend, and enjoy a foodie mecca

… from home it contributed to a lot of depression … African soul and Caribbean food … Still the neighborhood lent itself … the galaxies I moved to Harlem not knowing anyone locally aside from my roommates A few months after moving I lost my job so in order to occupy my time I started …

By Kelly Kreth |September 10, 2020 - 1:30PM
From Chelsea to the UWS: Leaving a railroad apartment for a $325 rent-stabilized penthouse

… was partner in a small typography business with an office a block from the apartment and she knew I wouldnt want a … get out of here The next day we signed up with an apartment rental agent Our specifications were between 72nd and 87th … and had a full bathroom with tub and shower a small toilet off the kitchen and a walkin closet But the best part …

By Kelly Kreth |August 21, 2020 - 12:30PM
Why sheltering in NYC is unlike anywhere else: An essay

… Riding out the coronavirus in a typical New York City apartment has not been the samenot even closeas … you spend so much time in your place you look at it differently Those builtins and shelves that reach the ceiling so … about spotty wifi In the burbs they dont seem to take social distancing as seriously as New Yorkersthey are …

By Jennifer White Karp |August 14, 2020 - 1:30PM