Shane Lee

10 Tips for Taking Stellar Photos of Your Apartment

We all have experiences like this: as we browse through apartments on the Internet, we notice that some listings have bad photos, like REALLY AWFUL photos. While we may say to ourselves, “oh my god, I will never rent...

8 Things to Pay Attention to During Your NYC Apartment Hunt

Searching for your next home in the big city is both an exciting and stress-inducing prospect. While you may think deciding on that “perfect fit” NYC neighborhood and figuring out a budget are the most important items on your...

Illegal Conversions in New York City

What Are They and What Are We Going to Do About Them? According to NYC's official government website, an illegal conversion is altering an existing residential (or commercial) structure to include additional rooms, space, or units without permission from the...

A Look Inside the Ten Busiest Subway Stations in New York City

The value of a property is determined by a lot of things. As any real estate agent will tell you, the most important variable is “location, location, location.” Location strongly influences property values because while some aspects of the...

RentHop Horror Stories – Murder House: Happy Halloween!

For those who love horror stories and movies, you probably remember the gorgeous mansion featured in season 1 of American Horror Story. The mansion, in reality, a masterpiece by the architect Alfred Rosenheim, used to be a popular filming...

You are going to LOVE these apartments – New York | 7.26.2017

Room at 303 Throop Ave, Bed-StuyThe current tenants of this cute and cozy 2BR apartment are looking for a young, fun, professional and responsiblefemale to take over one of the rooms. What makes it special? There's a non-functional fireplace,...

You are going to LOVE these apartments – Chicago | 7.26.2017

1BR at 71 W Hubbard St, Central ChicagoLocated in the heart of River North, this beautiful 1BR apartment is now available for immediate move-in! It features a spacious bathroom, and a private balcony facing east, which means maximum sunlight! Building...

You are going to LOVE these apartments – Boston | 7.26.2017

Studio at 1200 Boylston St, FenwayCheck out this hip 2BR in an architectural gemstone! The apartment has a unique interior style, featuring high ceilings, fabulous open floor plan in the kitchen,dining, and living area. Ideal for entertaining. Doing laundry...

What Makes Your Listings Stand Out?

Online marketing and advertising are now the standard ways to engage with consumers. Especially in real estate, what you present to your potential clients often dictates how successful you are. But when there are millions of listings, landlords, and...

Moving Soon? Check Out These Apartments – New York | 7.12.2017

Room at 182 Malcolm X Blvd, Bed-StuyOne large bedroom in a beautiful new apartment building is now available for August 1 move-in. Features include high ceilings, laundry in building, central A/C, french balcony and roof deck. You'd be sharing this...

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Shane Lee is a Statistical Data Analyst for RentHop.

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The stores at 55 Fulton Street in Financial District, Manhattan

A major criteria for renters when searching for a new home is its proximity to grocery stores. With the...