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4 Great Ways to Experience NYC Culture on the Cheap

New York City has more cultural events than anyone could possibly enjoy in a lifetime. But museums and theater can be very expensive. Real New Yorkers know the ways around expensive admission fees and budget-busting tickets. Here are some...

RentHop partners with Citi Habitats!

We're very excited to announce that we've entered into a partnership with Citi Habitats, one of New York's leading rental brokerages, to list their exclusive listings on RentHop. Citi Habitats has some of New York's best and most exclusive...

5 Great NYC Ethnic Food Markets

One of the benefits of living in a place as diverse as New York City is that no ingredient you need, no matter what you want to cook or eat, is more than a few subway stops away.  Whether...

Apartment searching…it’s for the dogs!

The New York City apartment hunt is complicated, but it's even tougher with a four-legged friend at your side. RentHop spoke to some experienced New York pet owners to find out how they landed pads suitable for both themselves...

Our CEO in VentureBeat!

Our CEO, Lee Lin, wrote a guest post on VentureBeat about his experiences presenting a case study on RentHop to a group of 90 Harvard MBA students. The class discussed the first two years of RentHop's history and evaluated...

Tips to Know Before Meeting Your Broker in 2014: Keep the Faith

We've provided an extensive list of unique tips that can help you find a New York City apartment by working with a real estate broker. The best thing you can do to find your new apartment is keep the...

Tips to Know Before Meeting Your Broker in 2014: Be Clear About What You Want

Finding your next New York City apartment involves creating a list of search criteria, which is valuable to share with a real estate agent. This licensed professional will help you find your new unit, and it's important to remember...

Tips to Know Before Meeting Your Broker in 2014: Remember That Not Everything Is Your Broker’s Fault

Finding a New York City apartment is a stressful process, and most city renters have at least one moving horror story under their belt. However, even with all of the trials of moving, it's important to remember that not...

New York’s Hidden Public Spaces

One of the challenges of life in New York City, whether you’re apartment hunting or you already live here, is finding a place to escape. Whether you’re looking for an indoor refuge from the cold or an outdoor garden...

Tips to Know Before Meeting Your Broker in 2014: Commit to the Process

Using a real estate broker to help find your apartment is a smart move in the New York City market. These seasoned professionals know the best tips to find a noteworthy unit, and can often find access to off-market...

About Me

Lawrence part of the RentHop Data Science team with over a decade of experience in the real estate industry. In addition, he is a software developer and quantitative analyst with over 12 years of experience in software development and quantitative modeling. Lawrence merges two of his passions together to help renters across the nation with their home search.

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The stores at 55 Fulton Street in Financial District, Manhattan

A major criteria for renters when searching for a new home is its proximity to grocery stores. With the...