Faye Chou

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...

What is a Floor-Through Apartment

Everyone thinks apartments in NYC are shoe boxes that people pay a billion dollars a month to live in. While some spaces are definitely cozy, many homes give you a lot of bang for your buck. Huge apartments that...

5 Places to Get Moving Boxes

When preparing for a move, the thought of packing away every single belonging that we own is often so daunting that finding boxes to cram said belongings into can be an imposing additional stressor. Fortunately, we’re here to help...

The Pros and Cons of Renting in a Mixed Use Property: Is It Right For You?

If you're in the market to rent, you might encounter something you've never heard of before: a mixed-use property. Shifting real estate trends have popularized mixed-use buildings. While there are many advantages to renting in a mixed-use building, there...

Using Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper in Your Rental Apartment: Tips & Tricks

Wallpaper is a popular design medium that helps homeowners transform their rooms without the hassle of painting. While paint provides plenty of creative opportunities, wallpapers come in various textures, styles, and designs that are difficult to accomplish with flat...

5 Small Outdoor Space Decoration Ideas

Living in the city usually means you won't have access to a huge patio, a yard, or a balcony. Consider yourself lucky if you are one of the few with access to a private outdoor patio or balcony space....

7 Apple & Pumpkin Picking Spots in NYC

Summer is coming to a close soon, and with that, we will soon be relishing the crisp autumn air in full swing in New York. With the autumn season comes seasonal activities. The crunchy leaves falling on the ground...

How to Negotiate Rent & Concessions

Rental prices for New York City apartments are notoriously high and have only increased in recent years. This year, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment hit $4,200, forcing renters to spend more of their income on housing. With...

“Pet Friendly” vs “Pets Allowed” Apartments Plus How to Get Your Security Deposit Back

Looking for an apartment in today’s unpredictable market is a monumental undertaking. Even more so when an animal companion is along for the ride. When looking for apartments that accommodate pets, the terms “Pets Allowed” and “Pet Friendly” often...

Renting With Bad Credit in NYC

Credit scores are annoyingly complex numbers that govern a lot of what you can and can’t do in this country. The credit score ranges from zero to 900, with most people falling somewhere in the range of 300 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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Renting in Wilshire Center Koreatown

Los Angeles is one of the most expensive cities in the country for renting and buying real estate. However,...