{"id":3947,"date":"2016-09-30T15:08:10","date_gmt":"2016-09-30T19:08:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/content-manager\/?p=3947"},"modified":"2016-09-30T15:09:13","modified_gmt":"2016-09-30T19:09:13","slug":"5-things-you-should-know-before-you-move-to-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renthop.com\/blog\/5-things-you-should-know-before-you-move-to-nyc\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Things You Should Know Before You Move to NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"

New York City<\/a> is a city that is full of endless things to do<\/a>, see, and eat. It is one of the biggest, most diverse, and most lively cities in the world. It is also one of the most important global cities and has a big impact on various industries such as fashion, entertainment, technology, art, and education. This type of atmosphere attracts the attention of people from all over the world. In fact, about 250,000 people move to New York every year.\u00a0 <\/span><\/b>If you’re considering a move to New York<\/a>, there are five things you should know before you pack your bags.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Put Some Time And Effort Into Choosing Your Neighborhood<\/h2>\n

Every city has various neighborhoods that have their own distinct atmosphere and reputation, and New York is no different. New York is so big and diverse that each different neighborhood or borough is like its own city. Before you make the big move to New York, you want to take some time to choose your neighborhood<\/a> wisely. If you have a family or are looking for a quieter life, the Upper West Side<\/a> could be for you. Younger people often gravitate toward the eastern neighborhoods of East Village<\/a>, Chelsea<\/a>, and Greenwich Village<\/a>. You can check out the neighborhood guides here on RentHop to learn more about the neighborhood options in the city.<\/p>\n

2. Prepare For The Noise<\/h2>\n

There is a reason why New York has been dubbed the city that never sleeps. Throughout the day and night, various activities take place in the city. As a result, it never gets quite as quiet as you may have been used to in your hometown or the city you lived in before coming to New York. Things like honking horns, jackhammers, and sirens are common and make silence a very rare commodity in the Big Apple. Soon enough, you\u2019ll get accustomed to the constant noise and maybe even begin to appreciate it. It is important that you prepare yourself for those first few days or weeks of living there. It’s likely it won\u2019t be like your quiet street back home.<\/p>\n

Additionally, some neighborhoods are noisier<\/a> than others. Think twice before calling the cops on your neighbors for a late party or loud music. Keep the peace in the neighborhood you move to!<\/p>\n

3. Get Ready To Spend A Lot Of Money<\/h2>\n

While people know that New York is expensive and competitive, some people do not understand the extent to which this goes. Rent can fluctuate, but it is generally anywhere from around $2500 (for basically a closet) to thousands and thousands of dollars for bigger apartments. The average rent<\/a> typically runs around $4,500. In addition to the high cost of rent, the market is very competitive, with only about 2% of places having vacancies, <\/span>which means you might end up spending more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Unless you are already very wealthy and established, living with roommates<\/a> is almost a must in New York City. In addition to rent, other costs of living such as food, amenities, and such will also likely run you quite a bit of cash. However, if you ask a lot of the people who live there, the higher cost of living is absolutely worth the fact that you get to experience life in one of the best and brightest cities on the planet.<\/span><\/p>\n

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