Lee Lin

Top Tips on Renting for First-Time Landlords

Real estate market and renting in particular are usually perceived as an attractive opportunity to acquire a fortune. Because of the constantly increasing housing demand, there is rising number of first-time landlords. On the other hand, many people choose...

Checking Out More Apartments This Weekend? – New York Edition

1 BR - Wyckoff Avenue, Bushwick This prewar building comes with a communal rooftop and is located extremely close to the Dekalb Ave L train. The unit itself has features such a 10-seater dining bench, liquor and wine storage,...

Checking Out More Apartments This Weekend? – Boston Edition

1 BR - Brainerd Road, Coolidge CornerThis one bedroom apartment comes with a den, laundry, garbage disposal, and heating/ventilating/air conditioning system control. There is a garage located in the building. 2 BR - Porter Street, East BostonThis two bedroom 1200...

Checking Out More Apartments This Weekend? – Chicago Edition

2 BR - West Quincy Street, West LoopLooking for a 2 bedroom luxury apartment? This one comes with a balcony, washer & dryer in unit, and access to building amenities such as a billiards room, fitness room, theater room,...

These Apartments Are A Game-Changer – New York Edition

1 BR - Essex Street, Chinatown/Lower East SideThis lower east side penthouse comes with a private terrace and great view of the empire state building. There is a additional room off the sleeping are that can be used as a...

These Apartments Are A Game-Changer – Boston Edition

3 BR - East Broadway, South BostonGorgeously renovated, this three bedroom apartment unit comes with an open layout, eat-in kitchen, three full bathrooms, crown moulding, and marble bathroom. The unit is 1250 square feet. 3 BR - Tappan Street, BrooklineThis...

These Apartments Are A Game-Changer – Chicago Edition

5 BR - South Kenwood Avenue, Far South ChicagoThis spacious 5 bedroom apartment comes with access to a backyard, bicycle room, on-site laundry. The unit itself has a fireplace, ceiling fans, and plenty of natural lighting. 3 BR - West...

The Perfect Way To Start Your Apartment Search – New York Edition

Studio - West Street, Financial DistrictThis spacious studio apartment comes with marble counter tops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. 24 hour doorman and concierge services are available along with housekeeping dry cleaning services. Residents can enjoy complimentary...

The Perfect Way to Start Your Apartment Search – Boston Edition

2 BR - Preble Street, South BostonThis newly constructed two bedroom is only 5 minutes away from the Red Line. The unit comes with a private roof deck, an open floor layout, and a marble bathroom. There is a...

The Perfect Way To Start Your Apartment Search – Chicago Edition

1 BR - East Chestnut Street, Near North SideThis luxury one bedroom apartment comes with its own private balcony, walk-in closet, upgraded bathroom & kitchen, and in-unit laundry. The unit size is listed as 1050 square feet. 2 BR -...

About Me

Lee is a data geek from MIT who spent years at quantitative hedge funds cranking out models to explain and predict financial markets. Real estate has always been a big part of Lee's life. He grew up helping out at his parents' Jersey Shore motels, became a landlord his first year out of college, analyzed mortgages on a fixed-income trading desk, and acquired a New York real estate license. At RentHop, he combines his nerd talents and real estate knowledge to constantly tweak the secret HopScore. He currently lives near Bryant Park and his favorite restaurant was Cafe Zaiya (now known as Tomiz).

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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...