Faye Chou

Terraces vs. Balconies Comparison

In the concrete jungle of New York City, residents itch for patches of green space. While some tenants live near beautiful parks or the water, other NYC residents are left surrounded by skyscrapers and city noise. There is no...

Room Divider Ideas: Best Ways to Divide a Room

Homes with open living spaces are on the rise in popularity. While it's generally great, it can be hard to get some privacy when doors are missing from your home. Luckily, there are plenty of room divider ideas to...

Navigating NYC Public Schools

NYC has many schools, and it can be hard for new parents to navigate the waters. Many parents enter the hyper-competitive private school frye, fighting and striving to get their children into expensive academies that claim to give kids...

The 6 Best Affordable Couches Under $500

For many renters and homeowners, a couch can be a central piece of furniture that ties an entire space together; providing a home for communal entertainment, a stage for date night, or maybe just a soft place to doze...

Renter’s Insurance – What, Who, and Why?

Car insurance, boat insurance, life insurance: For every worry in life, it seems like there’s a way to insure it. On the other hand, renters insurance is a useful alternative for those who don’t own a home or a...

The 8 Best Clothing Racks and Wardrobes

If you’re living in an apartment with little to no closet space, don’t worry, there are other options. Sure, a clothes dresser may seem like the next best choice, but if the room is small already, having a furniture...

What to Expect in a Walkthrough

You're just days away from renting the home of your dreams, and the only major task left is a walkthrough with your agent or landlord. Since the walkthrough may be your last opportunity to see the unit before signing...

Small Bathroom Ideas to Spruce Up Your Home

Homes come in many shapes and sizes, and smaller homes usually have to sacrifice space in certain rooms to fully function. The bathroom is often the first room people make smaller, which can be annoying when you need to...

Guide to Rent Stabilized Apartments in NYC

Renting in NYC can be complicated. Rents frequently skyrocket, meaning you can be easily priced out of a neighborhood you could afford just last year. One way to avoid this fate is rent stabilization—special deals that make it so...

A Guide to Renting Furniture for Your Apartment or Home

One of the hardest parts of living in NYC is furnishing your home. Some apartments come furnished, some people bring their own furniture. But for those who are moving into an empty apartment and can’t own furniture for whatever...

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...