Faye Chou

Must View Apartments in Queens Under $3,300

For the uninitiated, Queens is an amazing borough with lots of great restaurants, parks, and people. Its location makes it an ideal place for those looking to save time on commuting while also offering a more tranquil version of...

Unique Brooklyn Apartments under $3208

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 are about to expire and as such we're seeing an...

Exclusive Manhattan Listings Under $4500

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...

How to Reglaze Your Bathtub

No matter how many times you scrub that bathtub, it will show some wear and tear over time. This can be an eyesore for some that cannot stand to look at stains and rust regardless of the hours spent...

Pullman Kitchen vs Galley Kitchen

The kitchen can easily be considered the backbone of a home. It is a sacred space in which one could explore the possibilities of a lifetime, sharing their findings with any and all loved ones that enter their dwelling....

The Definition and Legality of Key Money

Trying to rent a home in New York City can be a hassle. You’ll need to find a borough to live in, browse through the spaces available, make sure what you’re signing is not a scam, and dread the...

Comedy Clubs in NYC

New York City is not shy about the concept of comedy culture. With comedy clubs filling the streets and Saturday Night Live arguably being one of the best things to emerge from Manhattan, New Yorkers have been laughing for...

Best/Easiest Herbs To Grow At Home

Picture this: it is a Friday afternoon and you are in-charge of cooking dinner for you and a few friends tonight. The dish is a pasta one that calls for a handful of ingredients that you do not have...

Abandoned NYC Historic Landmarks

​ These historical gems that withstood fires, war, and famine remind us to this day of NYC's resolve, legacy, and determination to feed the hungry, home the immigrants, heal the poor, and thrive. New York City's mysterious past left us with...

Brunch is Back: A Tour Through The Bronx

Brunch. The delicious meal, expertly placed between the traditional hours of breakfast and lunch. Whoever invented this smorgasbord of possibilities is absolute genius.  Usually, one might forgo breakfast and lunch, then opt for brunch instead. If you have a huge appetite,...

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...