Faye Chou

How to be Prepped for Winter in NYC

Winter is quickly approaching, and anyone who has lived in New York City from November through March knows it can get brutal. Temperatures often plunge into the single digits, wind chill can be painful, and snow storms can be...

Pros and Cons of Ground Floor Apartments

New York City is the king of apartment buildings, and people here love living high in the sky. However, many homes in NYC are street level, and someone has to live there. People have different opinions about ground floor...

The Best Home Office Furniture

Having a home office is amazing, especially if you live in New York City, where such luxuries are hard to come by. That said, if you’re lucky enough to have an extra room for a home office, you might...

Best Glamping Near New York City

Sometimes, you need to get out of New York City for a while. After spending day after day pounding the sidewalks and breathing in undiscernible fumes, you deserve a break in nature with fresh air and green trees. However,...

How to Properly Use Command Strips: Tips & Tricks

Moving into a new place can be exciting for anyone, especially those looking forward to designing their perfect space. Renters get to place their furniture where it looks best and add little tidbits that make their rental unit their...

Design Tips for Small Living Rooms

All New Yorkers know that urban living comes with a lot of trade-offs. In exchange for easy access to the city's highlights we have to sacrifice some things. Say goodbye to natural greenery, a hefty chunk of our paycheck,...

Guide to NYC Basement Apartments

If you’ve ever walked around New York City, you’ve probably seen the beautiful brownstones that line many streets here. You’ve also likely noticed the basement apartments underneath those homes. Basement apartments are usually a cheaper way to live in...

The Shiplap Guide

If you’re a fan of HGTV, then you probably already know what shiplap is and how to use it. However, for those of you who don’t watch HGTV, shiplap is probably a term you haven’t heard much of in...

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 face skyscrapers and noise. There is no better amenity than a...

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...

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...