Faye Chou

Rental Glossary

Guide to Rent Stabilized Apartments in NYC

September 28, 2022

Renting in NYC can be complicated. Rents frequently skyrocket, meaning you can be easily priced out of a neighborhood you could afford just last year. One way to avoid this fate is rent stabilization—special deals that make it so...

Home Living

A Guide to Renting Furniture for Your Apartment or Home

September 23, 2022

One of the hardest parts of living in NYC is furnishing your home. Some apartments come furnished, some people bring their own furniture. But for those who are moving into an empty apartment and can’t own furniture for whatever...

Rental Glossary

What is a Floor-Through Apartment

September 21, 2022

Everyone thinks apartments in NYC are shoe boxes that people pay a billion dollars a month to live in. While some spaces are definitely cozy, many homes give you a lot of bang for your buck. Huge apartments that...

Moving

5 Places to Get Moving Boxes

September 16, 2022

When preparing for a move, the thought of packing away every single belonging that we own is often so daunting that finding boxes to cram said belongings into can be an imposing additional stressor. Fortunately, we’re here to help...

Apartment Hunting

The Pros and Cons of Renting in a Mixed Use Property: Is It Right For You?

September 14, 2022

If you're in the market to rent in New York City, you might encounter something you've never heard of before: a mixed-use property. Shifting real estate trends have popularized mixed-use buildings. While there are many advantages to renting in...

Decorate and Renovate

Using Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper in Your Rental Apartment: Tips & Tricks

September 9, 2022

Wallpaper is a popular design medium that helps homeowners transform their rooms without the hassle of painting. While paint provides plenty of creative opportunities, wallpapers come in various textures, styles, and designs that are difficult to accomplish with flat...

Decorate and Renovate

5 Small Outdoor Space Decoration Ideas

September 7, 2022

Living in New York City usually means you won't have access to a huge patio, a yard, or a balcony. Consider yourself lucky if you are one of the few with access to a private outdoor patio or balcony...

New York Living

7 Apple & Pumpkin Picking Spots in NYC

September 2, 2022

Summer is coming to a close soon, and with that, we will soon be relishing the crisp autumn air in full swing in New York City. With the autumn season comes seasonal activities. The crunchy leaves falling on the...

Apartment Hunting

How to Negotiate Rent & Concessions

August 31, 2022

Rental prices for New York City apartments are notoriously high and have only increased in recent years. This year, the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment hit $4,200, forcing renters to spend more of their income on housing. With...

Apartment Hunting

“Pet Friendly” vs “Pets Allowed” Apartments Plus How to Get Your Security Deposit Back

August 26, 2022

Looking for an apartment in today’s unpredictable market is a monumental undertaking. Even more so when an animal companion is along for the ride. When looking for apartments that accommodate pets, the terms "Pet Friendly" vs "Pets Allowed" often...

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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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