Faye Chou

Best Apartments in Queens under $3200

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...

Lost and Found! What To Do If You Find Stuff On The Street

Let’s face it, people lose stuff in New York all the time. Phones, wallets, keys, and your sanity often end up on the sidewalk, never to be seen again. But what if you find someone else's stuff in public?...

NYC Dating… with Kids!

Dating is not only for the twenty-something-year-olds running about from college classes and figuring out life. We all need romance in our lives. But how can busy parents attempt to accommodate a social life? Let's face it. It's not...

Best Parking App in NYC

Finding parking in New York City is hard, to say the least. There are up to 2.2 million vehicles registered in the city. Additionally, about 900,000 additional entering the city on a daily basis. Even for those who don't...

Upgrade Your Home IKEA Collection?

Is your home starting to look like an extension of the proverbial dorm room or a hoarder's den with torn upholstery? While not everyone wants to shell out big bucks for a professional interior designer, there are some great...

$1 Oyster Deals in NYC

There is absolutely nothing like a fresh plate of oysters! However, these tasty delicacies can ring up a pretty penny. The good news is that there are a handful of wonderful selections all over NYC offering a cheap and...

Doorman Vs. Live-In Super

Whether you have a doorman vs. live-in supper, consider yourself lucky. Even though it is more common than not to have one or the other, a lot of New York City apartments do not have either. But, the two...

Car Sharing Services

Owning a car in New York City can be a real blessing or a real pain. It’s convenient when it comes to tasks like moving things from IKEA, big grocery runs, or a quick trip upstate or out-of-state. It...

Curious Delicacies from Around the World

The unique thing about New York City is that it’s the melting pot of America. A term coined in 1908, it still remains true to this day. What’s so special about having so many nationalities, ethnicities, and cultures in...

Exclusive Manhattan Listings Under $4500

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...

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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Best Manhattan listings in July of 2026 under $5,495

Renters know that Manhattan is expensive. Summer is here and median prices for an apartment in the borough has...