Faye Chou

Apartment Listings Under $4,000 in Brooklyn

New York City can certainly be a pricey place to live. Many of the lucrative rental concessions that were given to renters in the previous year due to COVID-19 have expired and we're seeing an increase in demand from...

Manhattan Listings under $4500 for Rent By Owner

For many of us, it's hard to pass up an opportunity to live in Manhattan especially when you find an amazing deal. These are what we at RentHop like to refer to internally as gems. Thanks to years of...

Lost and Found! What To Do If You Find Stuff On The Street

Let’s face it, people lose stuff in New York all the time. Phones, wallets, keys, and your sanity often end up on the sidewalk, never to be seen again. But what if you find someone else's stuff in public?...

NYC Dating… with Kids!

What are the kid-friendly, fun, and romantic places in the city? Sometimes romance is not just about uninterrupted eye contact and holding hands. Sometimes, the best romance is having fun like you are a kid again! Dating is not only for...

Apps for Finding Parking NYC

Finding parking in New York City is hard, to say the least. Even as someone who doesn’t own a car in the city, just having the ability to see how many cars versus how many parking spaces are available...

Upgrade Your Home IKEA Collection?

How to find affordable furniture in NYC and respect your floor plan Is your home starting to look like an extension of the proverbial dorm room or a hoarder's den with torn upholstery? While not everyone wants to shell out...

$1 Oyster Deals in NYC

There is absolutely nothing like a fresh plate of oysters… if that is considered your cup of tea. However, if you have clicked on this article then it is to be assumed you are at least somewhat interested in...

Doorman Vs. Live-In Super

Whether you have a doorman or a live-in supper, consider yourself lucky. Even though it is more common than not to have one or the other, a lot of New York City apartments do not have either. But, the...

Car Sharing Services

Owning a car in New York City can be a real blessing or a real pain. It’s convenient when you need to get somewhere fast and the only other method is taking the subway, which can be late or...

Curious Delicacies from Around the World

The unique thing about New York City is that it’s the melting pot of America. A term coined in 1908, it still remains true to this day. What’s so special about having so many nationalities, ethnicities, and cultures in...

About Me

Faye is the Managing Director of the RentHop Operations team. In her 10 years at RentHop, Faye has written numerous articles on a variety of real estate topics. If you're interested in learning more about the current state of the rental housing market or want Faye's best tips for your apartment search then check out more of her articles.

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Manhattan Listings Under $2,600 in November 2024

Renters know that Manhattan is expensive. The median price for an apartment in the borough decreased to $4,500 this...