Faye Chou

How to Guides

My Key Fob Isn’t Working: What To Do When Locked Out Of Your Apartment

August 12, 2022

There are few situations more stressful than not being able to get into your apartment or home. No matter how cautious or responsible you are, keys can be lost or broken, and key fobs can stop working for various...

Moving

Moving Soon? You Need to Know About Certificates of Insurance

August 10, 2022

If you’re planning to hire movers to help ease the transition into a new apartment this summer, you can safely expect that your building manager may request that you get a COI or a Certificate of Insurance. Thankfully, the...

Apartment Hunting

How to View An Apartment When You Don’t Live in NYC

August 5, 2022

Moving to the big city can be quite the task. Many people dream of living in NYC one day. But finding a place to live when you’re outside of the city can become quite a task. It’s smart to...

Moving

A Guide to NYC Movers: Pros, Cons, and Who to Hire

August 3, 2022

Move-in and move-out days are two of the most dreaded days in property history. Even if by the time move-out day comes along and you absolutely cannot wait to get out of there, the exercise itself will still be...

Best Deals

Manhattan Units Under $3,000 in August 2022

August 1, 2022

For many of us, it's hard to pass up an opportunity to live in Manhattan, especially when you find an amazing deal. Thanks to years of accumulated rental data, we have some of New York City's most affordable and...

Best Deals

Affordable Brooklyn Units in August under $3,000

August 1, 2022

New York City can certainly be a pricey place to live. Many of the lucrative rental concessions that were given to renters in the previous year due to COVID-19 have expired and we're seeing an increase in demand from...

Best Deals

Queens Listings Under $2,500 in August 2022

August 1, 2022

For the uninitiated, Queens is an amazing borough with lots of great restaurants, parks, and people. Its location makes it an ideal place for those looking to save time on commuting while also offering a more tranquil version of...

New York Living

7 Things You Didn’t Know about Greenwood Cemetery

July 29, 2022

Located right between Brooklyn’s Sunset Park and Park Slope lies the infamous Greenwood Cemetery. Founded in 1838, Greenwood was one of the first rural cemeteries in the U.S. By the 1860s, Greenwood held a reputation for its magnificent and...

New York Living

The 10 Most Filmed Streets in NYC

July 27, 2022

Ever been walking down the streets of New York City and come across a movie or show being filmed? If not recognizable by the many cameras, staged performances, set trailers, or a glimpse of a famous actor, there is...

New York Living

Lenape Sites in NYC

July 22, 2022

Before European colonization forever reshaped the land we stand on, New York City and the surrounding area were part of the Lenape nation. The Dutch “bought” the land in 1626. However, it's difficult to ignore the contentious practices settlers...

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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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