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:
From Greenpoint to Sunnyside: After sublets and apartment shares, I wanted the security of owning a place
By Kelly Kreth
May 3, 2024 - 10:00 AM
Matthew Sloane lived in sublets and apartment shares in Brooklyn before he bought a studio in Sunnyside. He’s enjoying the quiet neighborhood and security of living affordably. Here’s his story.
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From the East Village to LIC: We were over the 20-something scene and wanted more space
By Kelly Kreth
April 26, 2024 - 09:30 AM
After living in the East Village for a decade, Neha Jain and her family feel they have aged out of the neighborhood and head to Long Island City. Here’s her story as told to Kelly Kreth.
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From the East Village to Williamsburg: I wanted a calmer place away from the madness
By Kelly Kreth
April 19, 2024 - 11:30 AM
Tiffany Sorya was living in the East Village when she and her boyfriend decided to move in together in Williamsburg. They find their new neighborhood much cleaner and quieter but just as pricey as Manhattan. Here’s her story as told to Kelly Kreth.
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Why I moved to NYC from Chicago: To start a private therapy practice for the LGBTQ+ community
By Kelly Kreth
April 12, 2024 - 09:30 AM
When Dr. Kerry McBroome and her partner decided to leave Chicago, her goal was to start a private therapy practice in Brooklyn geared towards the LGBTQ+ community. They had to downsize to fit into their new two bedroom. Here’s Kerry’s story as told to Kelly Kreth.
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From Kips Bay to the UES: I bought a studio because asking rents were too high
By Kelly Kreth
April 5, 2024 - 10:30 AM
When Allie Rose’s lease ended and her roommates moved out, it was time to look for her own place. Discouraged by high rents, she pivoted to buying instead, landing in a newly renovated studio co-op on the Upper East Side.
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Why I moved to NYC from Philadelphia: I wanted more excitement and to meet other young professionals
By Kelly Kreth
February 2, 2024 - 09:45 AM
Finding the Philly area boring, Sam landed a job in Manhattan, eager to make new friends. He landed a room in a furnished rental in an Outpost co-living building and is enjoying the built-in sense of community. Here’s his story.
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