Faye Chou

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

Many people in New York City 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...

The 7 Best Storage Units in NYC

Storage is hard to come by in New York City. Apartments are cramped, and even larger apartments don't always have storage. There’s only so much a person can fit into an apartment. Luckily for the good citizens of NYC,...

Kitchen Storage Ideas to Maximize Your NYC Apartments

Kitchen storage can be hard to come by, especially in New York City. 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 requires...

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

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...

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 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...

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...

What is a Flex/Convertible Apartment Unit

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 Store Your Winter Clothes: Tips & Tricks

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...

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 $2,500 in April 2025

Renters know that Manhattan is expensive. The median price for an apartment in the borough remained at $4,595 this...