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The Upcoming 2017 Housing Crisis?

We are now 7 years past the worst of the housing crisis and great recession of 2008.  In most markets, the long foreclosure overhangs and short sales are finally back to historical levels.  Hotter markets such as San Francisco,...

How Trump Will Affect Your Rent? 8 Ways His Presidency May Affect You!

The Trump election upset has already caused volatile movements in the stock, bond, and commodities markets.  However, mortgages, real estate taxes, condo dues, and rent payments hit closer to home!  We discuss 8 ways a Trump presidency is likely...

Can I install a washer and dryer in my apartments?

Find out whether or not you're allowed to install a washer and dryer in your apartment and why it's not worth it to install a washer and dryer if your landlord says no.

What do I do with the previous tenant’s mail?

Learn what protocol you should follow if you continue to receive the previous tenant's mail.

What makes an apartment illegal?

Find out what constitutes as a illegal apartment. If you’re wondering if your apartment is illegal, you can check with the Department of Buildings. All buildings built after April 1929 have a certificate of occupancy which will tell you the ways the building is permitted to be used.

Where are the bike lanes in New York?

Find out where the best neighborhoods for biking are located! What the data reveals may surprise you!

The Price of Convenience for Manhattan Apartment Hunters

With the tight inventory of New York City apartments, the scramble to find that perfect unit (at a reasonable price) is daunting. However, before you start scouring online, take some time to think about your future roommates. Even though...

3 Ways that Smart Interior Design Makes Your Rented Apartment Feel Like Home

Designing a New York City rental space can be a challenge. You are generally restricted to white walls and neutral carpet or wood floors, and don't have the leeway to renovate. You don't want to make modifications that would...

RentHop Brings More Online Listings to Renters Across the US With AppFolio

We've been working hard to add more rental listings to our site so that you have the best variety of listings to choose from. With that in mind, today we announced a partnership with AppFolio. They're the leading provider of...

Seven Things To Think About In Your Summer Apartment Hunt

We hope you had a great July 4th weekend! Now it’s summertime, and we’re into the thick of the apartment-hunting season. Students are looking for new apartments, new graduates are moving to their new cities, and people everywhere are...

About Me

Lawrence part of the RentHop Data Science team with over a decade of experience in the real estate industry. In addition, he is a software developer and quantitative analyst with over 12 years of experience in software development and quantitative modeling. Lawrence merges two of his passions together to help renters across the nation with their home search.

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Manhattan Listings Under $2,500 in December 2024

Renters know that Manhattan is expensive. The median price for an apartment in the borough decreased to $4,500 this...