The Newcomers

Stephanie moves from Chicago to UES
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Why I moved to NYC from Chicago: My Midwest life felt stable but I craved ‘energy and urgency’
By Kelly Kreth |March 6, 2026 - 9:30AM
Caputo's Bake Shop in Carroll Gardens
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Why we moved to NYC from San Francisco: To support our daughter undergoing breast cancer treatment
By Kelly Kreth |January 16, 2026 - 9:30AM
Zoey moves from OK to NYC
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Why I moved from Oklahoma to NYC: I was ready for a big career move

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By Kelly Kreth |November 7, 2025 - 9:30AM
Battery Park, Pier A and the buildings of downtown Manhattan
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Why we moved to NYC from Dallas: We wanted to spend our retirement years in the city
By Kelly Kreth |October 10, 2025 - 9:30AM
Rachel's one-bedroom co-op apartment is newly renovated.
Roommates + Landlords
Why I moved to NYC from Long Island: After living with mean roommates, I wanted to own a place of my own
By Kelly Kreth |August 8, 2025 - 9:30AM
Laura and her dog Jack
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Why I moved to NYC from Brazil: I relocated for work and reunited with friends I made 15 years ago
By Kelly Kreth |July 11, 2025 - 9:30AM
Helen and Ian
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Why we moved from London to NYC: We always wanted to live abroad and fell in love with Brooklyn
By Kelly Kreth |April 18, 2025 - 9:30AM
Kit moves to the West Village from LA
The Search
Why I moved to NYC from LA: I gave up sun and space for a studio in a walk up and I love it
By Kelly Kreth |March 21, 2025 - 9:30AM
Garry Ho along the waterfront in Battery Park City, Manhattan
The Search
Why I moved to NYC from Toronto: I wanted to be at the intersection of art and culture
By Kelly Kreth |February 14, 2025 - 12:30PM
Monét Guilbeau
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Why I moved to NYC from Houston: After a break up, my parents helped me buy a place of my own
By Kelly Kreth |December 20, 2024 - 9:30AM