Faye Chou

Portable and Countertop Dishwashers in NYC

One of the best, and rarest, appliances in NYC is the dishwasher. Making life incredibly convenient for those who don’t have time or helping those who simply hate to wash dishes, these marvelous machines can be the deciding factor...

12 Pros and Cons of Living in NYC

Living in NYC is an adventure. Every day is a new story and experience that’s larger than life. Some of these stories are amazing, while others can be tragic, but they are all part of that big city life...

How To Start Create an Indoor Garden For Your NYC Apartment in Spring

Many people in NYC think gardening is out of their reach. Most people don’t have balconies or backyards, and it’s illegal to have a garden on a fire escape. However, there are plenty of ways to create a small...

The 7 Best Storage Units in NYC

Storage is hard to come by in NYC. Apartments can be cramped, but even larger homes in the city are known to have space issues. There’s only so much a person can fit into an apartment. Luckily for the...

Kitchen Storage Ideas to Maximize Your NYC Apartments

Kitchen storage can be hard to come by, especially in larger cities like NYC. Kitchens are often either cramped or come with very little storage to fit other things like a dishwasher. Unfortunately, kitchens are often the room that...

How To Guide to Portable Washing Machines in NYC

Doing laundry can be a hassle, especially for those living in big cities or older homes in rural areas. Many pre-war apartment complexes don’t have in-unit laundry or a laundry facility, and washers and dryers can be ridiculously expensive....

The 10 Best Bookstores in NYC

NYC is home to many readers. Some like to read at bars and cafes while others like to do it in the privacy of their own home. Some like fantasy and others like non-fiction. However, there’s one thing every...

How to Prep Your Apartment When Going Away

Going away on vacation can be the perfect reprieve from bustling New York City life. It’s important to take rejuvenating time off work, explore other cities, or visit friends or family. It can be easy to forget small but...

A Guide to Renting with Children in NYC

Renting in NYC is hard enough, but families who rent have a whole additional set of issues to worry about. From finding a home that big enough to fit a family to making enough to support everyone, NYC families...

What is A Duplex?

In New York City, most apartments have one thing in common - they’re small! Even the most luxurious, spacious apartments in New York can often look tiny compared to their suburban counterparts. A two-story apartment unit in the NYC...

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...