Faye Chou

Rental Glossary

What is a Flex/Convertible Apartment Unit

January 4, 2023

Apartments in NYC come in all shapes and sizes, and many listings for such apartments come with real estate terms that you may be unfamiliar with. One of these terms is “convertible apartment.” For those unfamiliar with the term,...

How to Guides

How to Store Your Winter Clothes: Tips & Tricks

December 30, 2022

Folks who are new to the city are inundated with new experiences. They need to learn about the subway, they need to get to know their neighborhood, and they need to figure out how to fit everything inside their...

Apartment Hunting

Renting as an International Student in NYC

December 28, 2022

With dozens of colleges and universities, NYC has one of the largest international student populations in the country. People from all over the world come to study here, and all those students need housing. If you're one of these...

How to Guides

How to Prevent Package Theft in NYC

December 23, 2022

Those who have ever shopped online have likely had a package stolen. It happens a lot in NYC. It’s estimated that 90,000 packages are stolen in the city every day. If people have a doorman or a package room,...

Home Living

Things to Know About Your NYC Radiator

December 21, 2022

In some cities, October 1 is marked by leaves changing or by the temperature dropping enough degrees to warrant digging out an old jacket. In New York City, these tell-tale signs of colder weather are also marked by radiators...

Rental Glossary

What is a Constructive Eviction?

December 16, 2022

There are many reasons a tenant may leave an apartment. They could find a new place to live, they could be evicted for neglecting to pay rent, or they could be forced out because the apartment becomes unlivable. This...

Home Living

Best Murphy Beds for NYC Apartments

December 14, 2022

It can be hard to find extra space when living in an NYC apartment. You don’t want to feel like you’re living in a shoe box, but it seems like all your stuff is leaving you very little room...

Decorate and Renovate

Guide to Repair and Deduct in NYC

December 9, 2022

Sometimes a tenant will need to repair their apartment. It’s inevitable. Sometimes the repairs are small, like a broken cabinet, and sometimes large, like a broken toilet or heating system. In either case, your landlord is supposed to be...

Apartment Hunting

Renting in a Condo or Co-op: Pros and Cons

December 7, 2022

Many people think that you can only live in a condo or co-op if you've purchased the unit. However, there are plenty of condos and co-op units that can by rented by lucky individuals who want apartments that are,...

Apartment Hunting

NYC Tenant Blacklist Guide

December 2, 2022

Finding a place to rent in NYC is difficult, but some people have had a harder time than others. This can happen for a variety of reasons, but one of the things people most often blame is the tenant...

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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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