Faye Chou

Apartment Hunting

The Benefits and Drawbacks of Signing a Longer Lease

July 20, 2022

Rental lease agreements between landlords and tenants outline each party’s responsibilities and have a duration length. Tenants may rent an apartment for a month, half a year, a year, or longer. During the touring process, a real estate agent...

New York Living

NYC Public Pools Opening This Summer

July 15, 2022

Looking for a way to beat the summer heat wave? New York City is about to reopen most of their public swimming pools for the season starting on June 29, 2023. Outdoor pool hours are from 11:00 a.m. through...

New York Living

The 8 Secrets of the Brooklyn Bridge

July 13, 2022

The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most iconic places in New York City. It’s a powerful structure that sees tons of foot and vehicle traffic every single day. People love taking romantic walks across the bridge to witness...

New York Living

Best Beaches Near NYC for Surfing

July 8, 2022

Not only is New York City home to a multifaceted amount of entertainment, amazing art, and grand attractions, but you can also find plenty of surfing culture here. That’s right, surfing isn’t just a West Coast thing. Whether you’re...

New York Living

The Bowery: NYC’s Oldest Street

July 6, 2022

Between NoHo and the East Village lies the oldest street in New York City. The Bowery isn’t just a street though. It’s also a tiny neighborhood that has carved out an identity in the city since it was first...

Decorate and Renovate

Summer Decorations For Your Apartment

July 1, 2022

Summer is here to stay, which usually means a beach vacation, frozen margaritas, and chilling in a pleasantly decorated space. But, not everyone has the time, especially if you’re a working professional (glaring at you, students-with-no-summer-work!). While you’re not...

Best Deals

Upper Manhattan Rental Gems to Consider for July and August

July 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. These are what we at RentHop like to refer to internally as gems. Thanks to years of...

Best Deals

Affordable Rental Listings under $4,300 in Brooklyn this July

July 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 Gem Listings Under $3,300 in July

July 1, 2022

For the uninitiated, Queens is an amazing New York City 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...

New York Living

Which Bodies of Waters Around NYC Are Safe To Swim In?

June 29, 2022

As the temperatures in New York City rise, residents are desperately seeking ways to escape the oppressive heat. Unfortunately, not everyone has access to amenities like a pool, air conditioner. And most don't have the time or money to...

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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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