{"id":20746,"date":"2014-05-28T09:00:33","date_gmt":"2014-05-28T16:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/?p=20746"},"modified":"2019-11-11T12:43:54","modified_gmt":"2019-11-11T19:43:54","slug":"moving-to-new-york-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/2014\/05\/28\/moving-to-new-york-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to New York City"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/20130612_080858.jpg\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20945\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/20130612_080858-300x129.jpg\" alt=\"Moving to New York City\" width=\"700\" height=\"303\" \/><\/a>So you&#8217;ve made the choice to move to the Big Apple! As the most populous city in America, New York City is home to\u00a0over 8 million people, 54 million annual tourists, and is the second-largest center for film and television production in the United States. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Locations\/New%20York\/New%20York%20City\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=storage&amp;utm_content=20140528-movingtonewyork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Moving to New York City<\/a> is sure to be an adventure!<\/p>\n<h3>Things to do:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Shop in Times Square<\/li>\n<li>Take a ferry to the Statue of Liberty<\/li>\n<li>See a show on <a href=\"http:\/\/ppc.broadway.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Broadway<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Spend an afternoon at the Metropolitan Museum of Art<\/li>\n<li>Ice skate at Rockefeller Center<\/li>\n<li>Grab a hot dog in Central Park<\/li>\n<li>Visit the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.911memorial.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> 9\/11 Memorial<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more things to do, check <a href=\"_wp_link_placeholder\">this<\/a> out!<\/p>\n<h3>Where to live:<\/h3>\n<p>With 5 boroughs in\u00a0the city, there are living options\u00a0for any budget and lifestyle. \u00a0Whether you want to buy or rent, it&#8217;s easy to find what you&#8217;re looking for. Ask friends, family, and locals to find the best deals in the 5 boroughs. Whichever you choose, plan ahead. Finding an available rental can take some time.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2013\/04\/23\/how-to-move-in-manhattan-ny\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manhattan<\/a>: With its\u00a0world-class museums, fine dining, and amazing\u00a0views\u2014Manhattan\u00a0always has something new and exciting in store.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2014\/03\/21\/moving-queens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Queens<\/a>: Experience\u00a0food from around the globe, watch Mets baseball, see cutting-edge art and more in one of the world&#8217;s most diverse places.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2013\/08\/05\/tips-for-moving-in-brooklyn\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brooklyn<\/a>:\u00a0No matter how hip it looks on TV, NYC&#8217;s most populous borough is filled with\u00a0live music, Prospect Park, Nets basketball and more.<\/li>\n<li>Bronx:\u00a0Discover where hip-hop was born, see where the <a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2013\/07\/25\/must-see-baseball-stadiums\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yankees became a dynasty<\/a>, and where you can find New York City&#8217;s leading zoo and botanical garden.<\/li>\n<li>Staten Island:\u00a0The island is\u00a0filled with historic architecture, stunning views, gardens, and many family-friendly attractions, and is a free ferry ride away from the rest of New York City.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Transportation:<\/h3>\n<p>The great thing about moving to New York City is that you won&#8217;t need a car. With cabs, subways, and trains, <a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2013\/09\/17\/mastering-public-transportation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">getting around the city<\/a> is easy with a little bit of practice. Be sure to learn how to read a <a href=\"http:\/\/web.mta.info\/maps\/submap.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">subway map<\/a> and to always carry a little bit of cash, and you&#8217;re good to go!<\/p>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/new-york-collage.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-20953\" src=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/new-york-collage-300x100.jpg\" alt=\"Moving to New York City\" width=\"700\" height=\"233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/new-york-collage-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/new-york-collage-1024x341.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a>Moving Tips:<\/h3>\n<p>Though moving to New York City is a lot of work, proper planning makes it much easier. Be aware that there is not a lot of parking on residential streets, and that parking tickets run around $115. Avoid getting a ticket by unloading your items into your home and returning your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Truck-Rentals?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20140528-movingtonewyork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">moving truck<\/a> to the moving center before it closes so you can park the truck there for free.<\/p>\n<p>If you know you&#8217;ll need to parallel park, look into renting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/Trucks\/Cargo-Van-Rental\/BE\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=trucks&amp;utm_content=20140528-movingtonewyork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cargo van<\/a>\u00a0so that you can unload your belongings from the side-loading doors.<\/p>\n<p>Since most apartments in New York are small (300-500 sq. ft.), use\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/2014\/02\/02\/storage-in-new-york-city\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">self-storage<\/a> facilities like U-Haul&#8217;s\u00a0to store your winter items in the summer and your summer items in the winter. Most U-haul locations are open 24 hours a day so you can access your items whenever it is convenient for you.<\/p>\n<p>Once you&#8217;re on the move, have a little fun and snap some photos on the way! Submit them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uhaul.com\/myphotos\/?utm_campaign=uhaulsm&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=myphotos&amp;utm_content=20140528-movingtonewyork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> or via I<a href=\"http:\/\/instagram.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nstagram<\/a> using #uhaulfamous to become U-Haul Famous!<\/p>\n<p>Check out these moving tips from a New York moving expert in the video below!<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tips for Moving to New York City, NY\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bCm1VJAbue8?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>What are your moving tips for New York City? Share your thoughts in the comments below!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So you&#8217;ve made the choice to move to the Big Apple! 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