Faye Chou

Apartment Hunting

A Guide to Renting with Children in NYC

January 11, 2023

Renting in New York City is hard enough, but renting with children poses an additional set of challenges. From finding a home that big enough to fit a family to making enough to support everyone, NYC families are tough...

Rental Glossary

What is A Duplex?

January 6, 2023

In New York City, most apartments have one thing in common - they’re small! Even the most luxurious, spacious apartments in New York can often look tiny compared to their suburban counterparts. A two-story apartment unit in the NYC...

Rental Glossary

What is a Flex/Convertible Apartment Unit

January 4, 2023

New York City apartments come in all shapes and sizes, and many listings for such apartments come with real estate terms that you may be unfamiliar with. One of these terms is “convertible apartment.” For those unfamiliar with the...

How to Guides

How to Store Your Winter Clothes: Tips & Tricks

December 30, 2022

Folks who are new to New York City are inundated with new experiences. They need to learn about the subway, they need to get to know their neighborhood, and they need to figure out how to fit everything inside...

Apartment Hunting

Renting as an International Student in NYC

December 28, 2022

With dozens of colleges and universities, New York City has one of the largest international student populations in the country. People from all over the world come to study here, and all those students need housing. If you're one...

How to Guides

How to Prevent Package Theft in NYC

December 23, 2022

Those who have ever shopped online have likely had a package stolen. It happens a lot in New York City. It’s estimated that thieves steal 90,000 packages every day. If people have a doorman or a package room, they’re...

Home Living

Things to Know About Your NYC Radiator

December 21, 2022

In some cities, residents mark October 1 by leaves changing or cooler temperatures. In New York City, renters in pre-war buildings can expect to hear the familiar hissing and dull clunking noises. Steam radiators in New York City provide...

Rental Glossary

What is a Constructive Eviction?

December 16, 2022

There are many reasons a tenant may leave an apartment. They could find a new place to live, they could be evicted for neglecting to pay rent, or they could be forced out because the apartment becomes unlivable. This...

Home Living

Best Murphy Beds for NYC Apartments

December 14, 2022

It can be hard to find extra space when living in an NYC apartment. You don’t want to feel like you’re living in a shoe box, but it seems like all your stuff is leaving you very little room...

Decorate and Renovate

Guide to Repair and Deduct in NYC

December 9, 2022

Sometimes a tenant will need to repair their apartment. It’s inevitable. Sometimes the repairs are small, like a broken cabinet, and sometimes large, like a broken toilet or heating system. In either case, your landlord is supposed to be...

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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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