Faye Chou

Apartment Hunting

Renting in a Condo or Co-op: Pros and Cons

December 7, 2022

Many people think that you can only live in a condo or co-op if you've purchased the unit. Eager renters can lease a condo or co-op unit to access appealing benefits and communal areas without paying a mortgage. There...

Apartment Hunting

NYC Tenant Blacklist Guide

December 2, 2022

Finding a place to rent in New York City is difficult, but some people have had a harder time than others. This can happen for a variety of reasons, but one of the things people most often blame is...

Home Living

NYC Emergency Kit Checklist: What to Prepare and Why

November 30, 2022

The sad fact of life is that disasters can happen at a moment's notice. Some things, like large storms, are easy to predict but their effects can range from minor to large. This is why it’s good to prepare...

Apartment Hunting

Pros and Cons of Living in a Walk-Up

November 25, 2022

New York City is full of buildings, many of which have elevators, but only if they have six or more floors. Buildings that are five stories or less are considered walk-ups and are a big part of many New...

New York Living

How to be Prepped for Winter in NYC

November 23, 2022

Winter is quickly approaching, and anyone who has lived in New York City from November through March knows it can get brutal. Temperatures often plunge into the single digits, wind chill can be painful, and snow storms can be...

Apartment Hunting

Pros and Cons of Ground Floor Apartments

November 18, 2022

New York City is the king of apartment buildings, and people here love living high in the sky. However, many homes in NYC are street level, and someone has to live there. People have different opinions about ground floor...

Home Living

The Best Home Office Furniture

November 16, 2022

Having a home office is amazing, especially if you live in New York City, where such luxuries are hard to come by. That said, if you’re lucky enough to have an extra room for a home office, you might...

New York Living

Best Glamping Near New York City

November 11, 2022

Sometimes, you need to get out of New York City for a while. After spending day after day pounding the sidewalks and breathing in undiscernible fumes, you deserve a break in nature with fresh air and green trees. However,...

Decorate and Renovate

How to Properly Use Command Strips: Tips & Tricks

November 9, 2022

Moving into a new place can be exciting for anyone, especially those looking forward to designing their perfect space. Renters get to place their furniture where it looks best and add little tidbits that make their rental unit their...

Decorate and Renovate

Design Tips for Small Living Rooms

November 4, 2022

All New Yorkers know that urban living comes with a lot of trade-offs. In exchange for easy access to the city's highlights we have to sacrifice some things. Say goodbye to natural greenery, a hefty chunk of our paycheck,...

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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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Faye Chou

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