Faye Chou

Apartment Hunting

Application Process and Criteria for a Rental Application

March 26, 2019

Apartment searching can be stressful, especially in New York City. Even after spending all that time and energy searching for the perfect apartment, there is still the question of if the landlord will choose you out of all the...

Best Deals

What can $1,800 get you in Astoria right now?

March 12, 2019

Astoria is hip and trendy neighborhood in Queens. It is a good match if you’re students looking, families, young professionals, everyone. And especially if you are a foodie looking for great food, as Astoria provides amazing restaurants in every...

Best Deals

What can $2,800 in Williamsburg get you right now?

January 29, 2019

Williamsburg is one of New York City’s most hip and trendy neighborhoods. The neighborhood is vibrant and attracts a lot of different residents due to its long list of restaurants, bars, parks, and great views of Manhattan. If you're...

Moving

Tips for Moving into a New Apartment in the Winter

January 16, 2019

Moving to a New York City apartment is an exciting time in a person’s life, but isn’t free from its own set of stressors. Perhaps the largest stressor of them all is the actual move itself. While this move...

How to Guides

How to Keep Your Apartment Heating Costs Down During the Winter

January 8, 2019

One of the best parts about living in an apartment during the winter is not having to worry about shoveling your driveway or yard. However, things aren’t always peaches and cream when it comes to living in an apartment...

Moving

Making the Decision – Should I Renew My Lease or Look Elsewhere?

December 4, 2018

As the months of your apartment lease begin to tick away, it is normal to begin thinking about what is next. Soon, you must decide whether to renew your lease or move on to a new one. You may...

How to Guides

I signed a lease and I hate my neighbor – What can I do?

November 27, 2018

Signing a new lease and finally getting all moved into your New York City apartment is a great feeling. However, nothing can ruin this feeling quite like loud music, bad smells, loud crashes, or yelling coming from your neighbors....

Best Deals

What can $1,600 in the Bronx get you right now?

November 13, 2018

Finding an apartment is tough. Finding an apartment you can actually afford is even harder. That is why we, here at RentHop wants to give a little insight on what’s on the market right now, in different price ranges. The...

New York Living

What would be the best NYC neighborhood for you?

November 6, 2018

New York City is home to over 8 million people, with five distinct boroughs, and numerous neighborhoods. Each are offers its own unique characteristics, types of apartments, and communal activities. Therefore, some renters may find certain neighborhoods better than...

Apartment Hunting

10 Questions You Should Ask Your New Landlord Before Signing a Lease

October 23, 2018

After days of researching and trekking around neighborhoods to find your perfect New York City apartment, you’ve finally found it! Yay! The logical next step is to sit down with your new landlord to sign the lease. While most...

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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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