Faye Chou

Home Living

Essential First Kitchen Items

August 27, 2024

If you’re moving into your first apartment or home, you may be overwhelmed with how many decisions must be made - what couch to get, what sheets to put on the bed, and how to decorate. One crucial thing...

Apartment Hunting

Determining Your Rent Based on Income and Workarounds

August 13, 2024

Renting a home is something that most of us will experience at some point in our lives. From college students looking to rent after moving out of their family home to those looking to relocate to a new location...

Apartment Hunting

New Construction Apartments in New York City

July 30, 2024

New York City has one of the largest populations in the United States. Although the city has experienced a slight population decline since COVID, around 8.3 million people still reside here and more than two-thirds of this population are...

Apartment Hunting

Best Apartment Buildings in Williamsburg

July 16, 2024

The neighborhood of Williamsburg in Brooklyn, New York has been growing in popularity over the past decade with renters and for good reason. This hip neighborhood has some of the best waterfronts with the perfect NYC skyline view. It...

Apartment Hunting

How to Improve Your Credit Score

July 3, 2024

If you are looking to apply for an apartment, you may need to check your credit score. Landlords in New York City and most places nationwide consider credit scores during the application process. Credit scores are created through credit...

How to Guides

Pros and Cons of Paying Rent With A Credit Card

August 25, 2023

The first day of the month sticks out for many tenants as time to pay rent. This monthly expense is one of the largest costs for renters and can place a great financial burden on tenants. If you're looking...

Apartment Hunting

Best Senior Living Communities and Residences in NYC

August 11, 2023

New York City’s reputation as the “city that never sleeps” may make it seem like a city for young people, but the senior population of New York City has been steadily growing over the past decade. Seniors now make...

Moving

Qualifying for rental apartments when you’ve retired in NYC

June 30, 2023

Most landlords in NYC require tenants to make 40 times the annual rent of the apartment. This can be difficult for individuals who don’t have consistent income, much less for those who are retired. Yet qualifying for an apartment...

Home Optimization

Ventless vs Vented Dryers: Which Is Right For You?

June 23, 2023

If you’re tired of laundromats, you may want to find an apartment already with laundry in unit or purchase a laundry machine to hook up to the home's plumbing system (with your landlord's permission, of course). This is a...

Rental Glossary

What is an Estoppel Certificate?

June 9, 2023

If you’ve just checked your mail and received an estoppel certificate, it may seem convoluted and confusing. It can be tempting to recycle the certificate or simply sign it without knowing the full conditions of the agreement. Yet estoppel...

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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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