Faye Chou

Achieving the Perfect Home Look For Cheap in NYC

Furnishing your living space can not only be time consuming, but also has the potential to be very expensive. Depending on the size of your space and the look you are going for, you could be getting yourself into...

My Apartment is Too Noisy – Help!

It is no secret that New York City is one of the noisiest places in the world. Between people honking their horns, blasting music on the sidewalks, and ambulances rushing by, it is rare to find a quiet space...

Exclusive Queens Listings under $2500 in December

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...

Brooklyn Deals: Listings at $3500 and Below in December

New York City can certainly be a pricey place to live. There's always a surge of demand from incoming renters, but a lack of supply. However, due to seasonality and also the new Omicron strain of COVID-19, we're now...

Manhattan Listing Deals You Will Want to Check Out in December

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...

Should All Roommates Be on a Lease?

Renting an apartment is expensive, especially in larger cities like New York City or Chicago. Many prospective tenants decide to live with roommates so they can split the cost of rent and utilities. However, living with a roommate can...

6 Tips for Finding a Roommate When You’re 50 Plus

Having a roommate isn’t something that is restricted to any specific age. Sure, it’s true that people are more likely to room together when they are younger, but there are still plenty of reasons—new city, divorce, increased living expenses,...

How to Split Furniture Costs with Your Roommate

After months of searching for the perfect space, perfect roommate, and settling all lease papers… You are finally ready to move into your new apartment! How exciting, right? It feels like you have had to fight the hardest of...

My Latest Favorite Google Search: What is Renter’s Insurance and Why Do I Need It?

Like you and many others that will be reading this article, I am currently looking for a place to live in NYC. This is a completely different playing field than what I was used to in college. Back then,...

Don’t Miss Out on These Manhattan Gems This November

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...

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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Guide to Ridgewood Apartments

While New York City’s busy rental season is still months away, there are numerous renters looking for apartments at...