Faye Chou

It’s Time To Spring Clean Your Apartment

With spring officially being sprung and the weather getting nicer, you know what that means; it’s officially time for spring cleaning! While it can feel really good to give your house a much-needed cleaning after a long winter, it...

Favorite Irish Pubs in NYC for St. Patrick’s Day

Get out your green clothes, it’s St. Paddy’s Day again. And no, you don’t really have any good reason for not partaking in this celebration because this year it falls on a Friday, buddy. So get your work done...

8 Record Stores in NYC You Should Check Out

New York City, a city that is well-known for being used in song lyrics as the concrete jungle where dreams are made. The city is the birthplace for a variety of music genres, such as hip hop and punk rock....

Renters Insurance: Why is it important and what does it cover?

Renters insurance (often called tenants insurance) is a policy that provides renters with a number of different benefits. While the property owners will insure the physical dwelling, this renters insurance often covers the tenant’s personal property within that dwelling....

Is Your Apartment Kid Proof?

Some of us might consider ourselves as grownups and therefore feel that getting a kid is the natural next step. Others not so much. Hey, no matter your future plans we don't judge. But if you feel adult enough to bring...

10 Great Coffee Shops You Need To Try In NYC

For those who live in New York City, it sometimes feels like the city’s residents are fueled with caffeine. It’s always high tempo, full speed ahead, everyday. To keep the energy level this high we're assuming coffee plays a...

Is Your Apartment Pet Friendly? How To Pet Proof Your Apartment

Pets are one of the best things a person can have, but they are a fairly large commitment. While not as big a commitment as a child, there are still many things to consider when bringing a pet home...

A Love Letter To My First Apartment

It's Valentine's Day again and love is the main focus. You probably can't wait to spend a day with your loved one, handing them her Valentine's Day gift or his Valentine's Day gift. Here at RentHop, we believe that it's not...

Last Minute Gifts For Him For Valentine’s Day

We just did a blog post covering last minute Valentine’s Day gifts for your girlfriend. However, we don’t discriminate. For those who still haven’t found the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for their boyfriend, or you’ve completely drawn a blank...

Last Minute Gifts For Her For Valentine’s Day

It shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that Valentine's Day is approaching, especially since it's always celebrated on February 14. But somehow, some people still get caught off guard every year. Well, Valentine's Day is approaching (it's next week,...

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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Short term lease apartments near me

Finding an apartment to rent in New York City can be a tiring and involved process. The process can...