Moving to NYC Tips to Be Efficient

Moving to nyc while working. What are tips to get stuff settled (or as much as possible) beforehand or on day of move? How to get wifi set up in apartment, furniture delivered that day. Any other tips on moving/getting furniture into apartment as efficiently and easily as possible? Will be driving what is not being bought in that day. Thanks

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JPM123123

Moving to nyc while working. What are tips to get stuff settled (or as much as possible) beforehand or on day of move? How to get wifi set up in apartment, furniture delivered that day. Any other tips on moving/getting furniture into apartment as efficiently and easily as possible? Will be driving what is not being bought in that day. Thanks

Hey, I'm moving there next month too.  Where are you moving from?  Within the states?

 

If you're buying a decent amount of new furniture and moving into a doorman building, they may let you ship your furniture to arrive a few days before you get there. Mine did, and they even brought it all up to the apartment for me, but I'm not sure if that's the norm. WiFi is usually set up through the building if a doorman building, so you can schedule it to be installed on the day you arrive.

 

The most seamless move I've ever had is when I had my movers bring everything and set it up prior to me even getting there (was away at the time). I told my doorman to let them up and in the apartment. Did the same with the cable guy, it was awesome.

There are some risks associated, but I mostly just had my furniture and the apartment was empty by the time they got there. 

 
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Moved in the midst of a buyside m&a deal so had to be crazy efficient. A couple tips / lessons i learned :

  • I was very meticulous about packing & it was definitely worth it. You don’t want to realize you need something and have to open each box to find it. This would take forever
  • you’re going to set up a number of accounts throughout move in day, make sure you’re writing down passwords.

-You’ll need to schedule WiFi set up beforehand, and you’ll be given a window of when the man will come. Don’t miss him. I went out & missed it & he didn’t come back for a few days so was using a hotspot all that time.

  • you’re supposed to set up utilities such as Con Ed when you move in
  • as soon as you can, set up automatic payments for your WiFi, rent, and Con Ed/utilities. It’s life changing & one less thing to worry about.
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-Ask the front desk if your building has a handyman. If you do it’ll be super easy to have him set up things, and maybe think about the things you need done during move in day (bed frame, desk, light\lamps)

  • Make sure you know your apartment doorway’s measurements & make sure your furniture will fit through. If you dont know, I’m sure the front desk could help. Would suck realizing something is too big last minute
  • if you’re able to travel with your clothes already hung in hangers that will save you so much time on your closet
  • i should’ve thought more about little things that are important but not necessarily what you think of when you pack. Example would be bringing at least a little food that’s easy to make just in case you end up struggling to find time to grocery shop right away.

-Speaking of groceries, bring at least a couple reusable bags or you’ll have to pay for paper which frequently break. Sounds like you’ll be running errands so definitely something to consider

 

I am not trolling you when I give some tips.

  • Doorman building with laundry / dry cleaner in basement.  They will deliver to the doorman / apartment.
  • Find a place that will have groceries delivered.  Set a schedule. They will deliver to the doorman apartment.
  • Use the handyman as much as possible.  Schedule with the doorman.
  • Have 50% of your stuff shipped to the apartment.  Doorman will sign and hold for you / put in your apartment.
  • Schedule all utilities / wifi / tv ONE DAY after you "move in"
  • If you have a roommate and a wall needs to be built.  Make sure it is done BEFORE move in.
  • If you have a gym in your building, sign up beforehand

Finally, and this is MOST important.  Never gather too much stuff that doesn't fit into 2 large duffel bags and be out of the apartment in 15 minutes notice.

Not kidding.  You do not need a $2000 TV or whatever.  15 minutes.  2 Duffel Bags.  The rest you can buy used and leave it there for roommate or doorman.

Namaste. D.O.U.G.
 
JPM123123

Any other tips on moving/getting furniture into apartment as efficiently and easily as possible? 

uhhh hire movers?

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

Someone on here once said to get a cashier's check with first/last rent/security deposit and some kind of proof of employment, but it looks like you're past that stage if you already have an apt.

Quant (ˈkwänt) n: An expert, someone who knows more and more about less and less until they know everything about nothing.
 

Yeah you want to have the ability to give a cashier's check for 3-4x rent if needed. Apartments close quickly and sometimes first to close gets it, so when you find the right place you have to act fast and close. 

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

Also, the Container Store is a good place to visit for storage solutions. I used their Elfa shelving previously and it worked out well. 

"If you always put limits on everything you do, physical or anything else, it will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them." - Bruce Lee
 

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