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Moving apartments? What are the do’s and dont’s?

Moving to a new apartment in New York City is an exciting process. However, moving can also be one of the most painstaking and annoying things to do. Between packing up everything you own, transporting it, and unpacking it...

Why Spending More than 30% of Your Income on Rent is a Bad Idea

Unless you find a low-priced apartment gem, your largest monthly expense is most likely rent. Depending on where you live, you could be spending from a few hundred to a few thousand on rent monthly. However, it is typically...

Net Effective Rent: What it Means and How to Calculate

When you are searching for a new apartment to rent, there are many things you will consider before signing the lease. Location, amenities, the building’s age, and additional factors help us decide whether to rent an apartment or keep...

What’s the difference between a lease break and sublet?

You’ve signed a New York City lease with your landlord but prior to the end of the lease, you need to move. What do you do!? This is when the important topic of a lease break and sublet come...

Is the High Rent in a Trendy NYC Neighborhood Worth It?

New York City is a popular place for a reason, and it attracts millions of people. Whether you are a fan of sports, culture, music, entertainment, food, or anything else under the sun, New York City has something for...

What can $2,000 in East Village get you right now?

Finding an apartment is tough. Finding an apartment you can actually afford is even harder. That is why we, here at RentHop wants to give a little insight on what’s on the market right now, in different price ranges. East...