Neighborhood Living

If you don’t live in Boston, you probably don’t know about the struggles students and local residents face during the dreaded move-in period. Every year, between late August and early September, new and returning students move into dorms or...

New Yorkers call 311 for all kinds of reasons, from illegal dumping to living standard violations like insufficient heating or rats. In a rainy city like New York, landlords maintain a responsibility to keep residences free of moisture. However,...

Summer in NYC marks the start of park hangs, rooftop parties, and of course peak apartment hunting season. With many New Yorkers on the move, we at RentHop wondered: which neighborhoods are currently the hottest among prospective renters? To find...

Renters face many difficult decisions when finding a place to live. Before beginning their apartment search, renters must decide on several neighborhoods where they can picture themselves living. From there, they can narrow their search criteria to find an...

The Northeast is no stranger to the cold, and New Yorkers know how to stay warm in the winter months. However, bundling up inside isn’t always an option for those who live in areas with poor heating. Each year,...

Often a symbol of city living, rats scamper along the streets, appear in restaurants and businesses, and sometimes make their way into residential areas. While many city residents accept rat sightings as a way of life, increasing levels of...