Faye Chou

New York Living

NYC Mental Health Programs for Residents

June 24, 2022

For years the importance of mental health has been underrepresented in our communities. But why shouldn't our minds be just as important as our bodies? Many people struggle with the stigma of having a mental disorder and suffer in...

New York Living

Old Penn Station: History and Photos of One of NYC’s Lost Iconic Landmarks

June 22, 2022

It's no secret that a large population of New Yorkers can't stand Penn Station, especially since the original structure was demolished. It has been called the "most hated" building, a "dangerous dungeon", "terrifying", and countless more "unpleasantries" have been...

New York Living

The Stories Behind the Names of NYC’s Streets

June 17, 2022

Among NYC's streets and avenues, Lexington Ave, Canal Street, and Broadway, and a handful of roadways still bear more traditional titles. These street names make reference to historic individuals, landmarks, and events that helped to shape the city in...

New York Living

The Times Square: Repurposing A Broadway Theatre

June 15, 2022

New York City is the hub of the American theatre scene. In 2018 the World Cities Culture Report counted 637 operational theatres within the city’s limits and estimated that ticket sales for New York City’s theatrical events total $1.7...

New York Living

Tips and Tricks to See Theatre for Cheap in NYC

June 10, 2022

Being a New York City resident provides unique access to a number of exciting things: artichoke pizza, subway rat sightings, and some of the finest museums in the country. But by far my favorite part of city living is...

New York Living

The Evolution of Public Transit in NYC

June 8, 2022

We all know New Yorkers love to complain about the subway. However, our current transit system doesn’t seem so bad when you consider that commuters in centuries past had to deal with such inconveniences as literal tons of horse...

New York Living

The City Under the City – Subterranean Network Underneath NYC

June 3, 2022

Millions of humans (and 600,000 dogs) walk the streets of New York City each day, oblivious to the massive subterranean network beneath their feet. This hidden infrastructure moves the city’s electricity, water, internet, wastewater, steam, and natural gas. Private...

New York Living

Russian/Turkish Bath Experience

June 1, 2022

As New York City slowly shifts to spring weather, there’s still the occasional lingering winter chill that might have you wanting warmer environments. And what’s hotter and more comfortable than a day at the sauna? While NYC is home...

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Manhattan Listings under $4500 for Rent By Owner

June 1, 2022

Finding a stellar apartment in New York City is no easy task. Ask anyone who signed a lease this year, and they'll attest to the difficult renting process. Renting gets even more difficult in Manhattan, where the competitive market...

Best Deals

Apartment Listings Under $4,000 in Brooklyn

June 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...

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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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