Faye Chou

RentHop’s Apartment Wishlist

Every week there’s certain things we would love to have in our apartments. Somethings might be way out of our price range but one can dream right? If we can’t purchase it, we can still get inspired by it....

Top 5 Parks In Chicago

Chicago is without a doubt one of the most action-packed and biggest cities in the entire United States of America. If you are a new resident of the city, the place can definitely be a tad overwhelming. With the...

New York City And Its Top Cinemas

Whether you prefer the early 1900s or Ryan Gosling in the latest romantic comedy, going to the movies remains a popular pastime. While you can easily sink into your couch at home, heading to the cinemas remains a top...

Reddit’s 9 Worst Landlord Horror Stories

When you’re a renter, the chances of you having to deal with a lot of s*** is high. Two of the worst things to deal with are horrible roommates and landlords that just make your life a living hell....

It’s Time To Spring Clean Your Apartment

With spring officially being sprung and the weather getting nicer, you know what that means; it’s officially time for spring cleaning! While it can feel really good to give your house a much-needed cleaning after a long winter, it...

Favorite Irish Pubs in NYC for St. Patrick’s Day

Get out your green clothes, it’s St. Paddy’s Day again. And no, you don’t really have any good reason for not partaking in this celebration because this year it falls on a Friday, buddy. So get your work done...

8 Record Stores in NYC You Should Check Out

New York City, a city that is well-known for being used in song lyrics as the concrete jungle where dreams are made. The city is the birthplace for a variety of music genres, such as hip hop and punk...

Renters Insurance: Why is it important and what does it cover?

Renters insurance (often called tenants insurance) is a policy that provides renters with a number of different benefits. While the property owners will insure the physical dwelling, this renters insurance often covers the tenant’s personal property within that dwelling....

Is Your Apartment Kid Proof?

If you're ready to have kids, you and your New York City apartment must prepare. Why? Because if you've ever been around kids you'll know they are more resourceful and crafty than they look. They can often find trouble...

10 Great Coffee Shops You Need To Try In NYC

For those who live in New York City, it sometimes feels like the city’s residents are fueled with caffeine. It’s always high tempo, full speed ahead, everyday. To keep the energy level this high we're assuming coffee plays a...

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...