Your Ultimate Guide to Moving to New York City

Discover how to leave everything behind and start a new life in Brooklyn. Ready for an adventure? This article will discuss relocating to Manhattan.

Part 1

Step 1. Research everything you want to know about the city.

Dive into learning about New York City. There’s a wealth of information regarding its cultural heritage, geography, available resources, and infrastructure, as well as what this amazing city has to offer.

Step 2. Visit the city.

Make sure to visit the city. If you haven’t been before, moving can be quite challenging. Let friends show you the city life in real-time. Stay for a few days through Couchsurfing or Airbnb — it’s a more budget-friendly option than hotels, and you’ll get to interact with locals.

Step 3. Start saving money.

Begin saving up. Find temporary housing while searching for an apartment. Hop on the bus, plane, or in your car and hit the road. You can bring a friend along, but sometimes it's better to go solo.

Step 4. Explore the city and its surroundings.

Explore the city and its surroundings. This will help you narrow down your job and housing search in the future.

Step 5. Check out Craigslist (a site for housing and job searches).

Take a look at Craigslist — it’s a great resource for finding jobs and housing. Start by looking for job openings. Go for any job you can find. Build connections, and then look for an apartment. Don’t build castles in the air about the perfect place. Come to New York, meet people, and move forward. If you're relocating but haven’t found an apartment yet, send your belongings to a storage service like MakeSpace Air and retrieve them when you find the right place.{largeimage|Move to New York Step 5.jpg}

Step 6. Make sure you have a job and a place to live.

Now you have a job and a place to live. If you’re still uncertain about your decision, reconsider whether moving to this city is right for you. Remember that New York can teach you a lot. Anything can happen here, so be open to new opportunities.

Step 7. Live life to the fullest.

Live your life as you normally would. You may lose touch with old friends who promised to visit but never did. Don’t forget to keep in touch with your old acquaintances — they are important to you. Some of them might also move here. And remember, life exists beyond New York City (even if it’s hard to believe).