Faye Chou

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 major...

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,...

7 Great Independent Bookstores in New York City

For book lovers, there’s nothing like finding a new bookstore to check out. It’s like being a kid in a candy store. We want it all, we want it know, and we’ll have to pay for it later. There’s...

10 Things to Check Before Renting an Apartment

Finding a new apartment is equally exciting as it is nerve-wracking. In places like New York City, renters only have a few weeks to find their new space, as most units only come on the market for that month....

Can my landlord evict me?

One constant that all renters must deal with is a landlord. Most of the time, landlords are good and honest people, but sometimes, they are not. Let’s say you and a landlord have been having disagreements and they say...

What’s the cost of having a pet in NYC?

Having a pet is one of the most rewarding things. However, there are many costs that come with owning a pet. While the costs are low in some places around the world, that isn’t the case for New York...

5 Cheap and Easy Methods to Sound and Light Proof Any Bedroom

Living with roommates in a house/apartment that isn’t particularly well-constructed is kind of an inevitable part of renting. The major upside is that you save a ton of money on rent, but the downside is that all roommates like...

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...