Faye Chou

New York Living

10 Arcade Bars in NYC for a Fun Night

February 16, 2022

The nightlife scene in New York City is appealing for many reasons. People seem livelier and the air is filled with chatter tangled with the sounds of live music. The best part of the nightlife scene in New York...

Rental Glossary

Guarantor Vs. Cosigner: What You Need To Know

February 11, 2022

When you move into an apartment, you must pass certain financial requirements to show the property owner that you’ll pay your rent on time. In New York City, renters must have a yearly income of 40x their rent and...

New York Living

Best Community Gardens and Spaces in NYC

February 9, 2022

If you live in the country, where your nearest neighbor is a mile away, you can have the largest garden imaginable. Multiple vegetables and flowers could be grown and space wouldn’t be an issue. Frequent trips to the grocery...

New York Living

The Hidden Waterfalls of New York City

February 4, 2022

New York City isn’t just a huge, concrete jungle. Behind the bustling traffic and tall skyscrapers are both natural and man-made hidden escapes. What is better than going off the path and uncovering one of the hidden waterfalls of...

New York Living

When Central Park’s Great Lawn Was a Shantytown Called “Hooverville”

February 2, 2022

If Central Park had any real estate to offer today, it would likely house the upper crust: New York City's wealthiest and most-privileged residents. But back in the 1930s, Central Park's Great Lawn was once a dilapidated shantytown called...

Best Deals

Best Winter Season Rentals In Manhattan under $2,550

February 1, 2022

There are numerous New York City apartments to consider during the busy summer season. However, once fall and winter hit, the market slows down. While some renters need to find apartments during this time of year, it can be...

Best Deals

Top Brooklyn Rental Deals under $3000 in February

February 1, 2022

Finding a New York City apartment is expensive. Many of the lucrative rental concessions that were given to renters in the previous year due to COVID-19 are about to expire, and as such, there is higher demand from renters....

Best Deals

Available Queens Rentals under $3,300 in February

February 1, 2022

Queens is an amazing NYC borough with lots of great restaurants, parks, and people. Its location makes it ideal for those looking to save time on commuting while also offering a more tranquil version of city life. Fortunately, there...

Home Living

Will My Stuff Be Safe from Bed Bugs when I Keep it in Storage?

January 28, 2022

Whether we like it or not, our world is full of creepy-crawly organisms. Some of these organisms, like the Cimex Lectularius, seem to have an unquenchable thirst for human blood. Also known as the common bed bug, these organisms...

New York Living

Everything You Need to Know About New York’s Iconic Water Towers

January 26, 2022

We all know that water is essential for human life. And that means that in a city of more than 8 million people, you are going to need a lot of water. New York City installed water towers hundreds...

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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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