Apartment Hunting in New York
In New York, finding an apartment is certainly more difficult than slaking your craving for fabulous pizza, but the following sites will get your move started on the right foot, whether it’s permanent or just for a semester. Get a full profile of New York neighborhoods, find the best methods and Web sites for apartment hunting and learn how to get your utilities set up once you find a place.
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Setting Up Utilities in New York City
If you’ve just moved to New York, you probably won’t want to spend too much time in your apartment. But you’ll still need to set up the basics, such as electricity, gas and telephone service. You might want extras like Internet and cable as well. Find out how to get wired in the sites below.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Depending on what borough you move to, Con Edison may bill you for gas as well as electricity or you’ll set up gas with Keyspan.
- Verizon, Time Warner Cable, and Cablevision all offer package deals that include phone, Internet and TV service.
- Most buildings in New York do not allow for satellite TV dishes, but it’s always worthwhile to check with your landlord.
- All cable and satellite companies have channel lineups and package information on their Web site, which makes comparison shopping online easy.
Dulcinea's Picks
For electric …
Consolidated Edison
(better known as Con Ed) is the company that will set up (and bill you for) your electricity. Its “becoming a customer” page explains how to get the lights turned on.
For gas …
Keyspan Energy
allows you to choose your region and then open an online account. However, you may need to make an appointment to set up installation in person.
For cable and satellite service …
Doitt
, or the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, has a complete FAQ on selecting and setting up cable service in New York City. You’ll probably find answers to more questions than you had in the first place, and you’ll also learn that Time Warner and Cablevision are the main New York cable companies.
DirectTV
is a popular satellite TV provider. Learn about channels and services on the site.
Dish Network
is another one service that offers satellite TV in the New York area.
For phone service …
Verizon
is one of the two main phone companies for New York City. You can get information about setting up a new phone line on the site, as well as setting up your Internet.
AT&T
also offers land-line and Internet service to New Yorkers. There’s a sign-up for new customers where you can learn about packages in your area.
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