Faye Chou

How to Guides

How To Guide to Portable Washing Machines in NYC

January 20, 2023

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....

New York Living

The 10 Best Bookstores in NYC

January 18, 2023

New York City 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...

Home Living

How to Prep Your Apartment When Going Away

January 13, 2023

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...

Apartment Hunting

A Guide to Renting with Children in NYC

January 11, 2023

Renting in New York City is hard enough, but renting with children poses an additional set of challenges. From finding a home that big enough to fit a family to making enough to support everyone, NYC families are tough...

Rental Glossary

What is A Duplex?

January 6, 2023

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...

Rental Glossary

What is a Flex/Convertible Apartment Unit

January 4, 2023

New York City apartments 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...

How to Guides

How to Store Your Winter Clothes: Tips & Tricks

December 30, 2022

Folks who are new to New York 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...

Apartment Hunting

Renting as an International Student in NYC

December 28, 2022

With dozens of colleges and universities, New York City 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...

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 New York City. It’s estimated that thieves steal 90,000 packages every day. If people have a doorman or a package room, they’re...

Home Living

Things to Know About Your NYC Radiator

December 21, 2022

In some cities, residents mark October 1 by leaves changing or cooler temperatures. In New York City, renters in pre-war buildings can expect to hear the familiar hissing and dull clunking noises. Steam radiators in New York City provide...

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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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