Faye Chou

Apartment Hunting

Renting With Bad Credit in NYC

August 24, 2022

Credit scores are annoyingly complex numbers that govern a lot of what you can and can’t do in this country. The credit score ranges from zero to 900, with most people falling somewhere in the range of 300 to...

Rental Glossary

What Is a Garden Apartment?

August 19, 2022

If you have ever been apartment hunting, you’ve probably heard the term “garden apartment” before. However, depending on where you are and who you’re talking to, “garden apartment” can mean different things to different people. However, no matter what...

Apartment Hunting

Should You Work With a Real Estate Agent

August 17, 2022

Finding a New York City apartment is tough at the best of times, but right now, it can almost seem impossible. Rents are at a record high, and the housing market is tough right now. While there are resources...

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...

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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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