You have moved to NYC all the way from Boston! We know that this was not an easy decision to make, but you did it. For that reason alone, congratulations are in order! But, don't start celebrating just yet! There are still certain things you'll need to do right after the move. Of course, neither of these things are a must, but, it would be good to do them if you want to start your new life in the Big Apple in the right way. And, don't worry, you will not have to spend the entire day researching those things - you will just have to keep on reading. Today, we prepared a list of 5 things you'll need to do right after the move, so write them down on your to-do list. And, thank us later.

 

1. Have the Home Inspected

You have probably heard of the home inspection for buyers. This is when professional home inspectors come to the home you plan on buying (or even renting) and checks its safety. They usually check things that are not visible with an unskilled eye - for instance, those are things such as the condition of electricity, plumbing, roof, windows, floors, etc. Sometimes they also check for mold and pests too!

Even if you already bought (or rented) your NYC home, don't hesitate to call a home inspector. That is the only way to ensure you are moving into a home that is safe! Otherwise, you may end up living somewhere where there are bedbugs in the bedroom, mold in the bathroom, and broken pipes in the walls.

 

2. Clean as You Never Cleaned Before

Once you made sure your home is safe and sound, it is time to do the second most important thing from our list of five things you'll need to do right after the move - clean. We know - you hate cleaning. We all do. But, doing this is a must when moving into a NYC home. You don't know who the previous owners have been or how clean they were. Moreover, the home might not have been cleaned for months (or maybe even years). So, take out your strongest cleaning supplies and all of your cleaning tools and start scrubbing each and every corner of your new home.

Another advice we can give is not to unload nor unpack your items before you clean everything. You will never be able to clean your new home well if all of your household items and cardboard boxes are scattered around. Thus, first clean, and then, unpack. This is advice any professional movers from bestmoversnyc.com would give you as well. For them too, unpacking and assembling furniture is going to be much easier if it is done in a clean environment.

 

3. Unpack

And now comes the time to unpack. We know that you just can't wait to go outside and explore all the wonders of NYC, but trust us, living in a home filled with cardboard boxes will become a nightmare. You will stumble upon them all the time, you might hurt yourself, the items might damage some of your belongings, and you will spend hours looking for spatula or th shoes you need for the day. So, save yourself from this trouble and start unpacking.

It would be best to start with the bulkiest and the biggest items you have brought with you. Once they are out of your way, you can deal with all the smaller stuff. Just make sure you put everything where it belongs (and remember its spot) right from the start. Otherwise, you will again spend an eternity looking for something you desperately need. And, after you unpack properly and finally settle down, you can slowly start coping with the new neighborhood and the new neighbors.

 

4. Meet the Neighborhood

However if you want to speed up the 'coping' process mentioned above, and if you don't want to waste your time on unpacking your belongings and dealing with all the moving materials, consider hiring movers. You can find the best people for the job online - just do some researching and you will come across moving sites that offer different types of local movers.

While the movers are assembling your furniture and unpacking you, go ahead and meet your neighborhood. Stroll through all the streets, check out the bodegas, try local coffee, buy groceries at a local store, etc. Moreover, don't forget to meet your neighbors too! These will be the people you will call for help, for company, and for pretty much anything, so make sure you leave a good impression as well.

 

5. Install an Alarm System

One of the last but certainly not the least important things you'll need to do right after the move is to install an alarm system. Unfortunately, NYC is not a very safe place to live. The crime rate here is relatively high. So, as soon as you move, have professionals install an alarm system. And, don't try to cut corners on this one - the better the alarm the safer you will be.

Moreover, besides installing an alarm system, it might be a good idea to do some home improvement projects. And, no, we are not talking about painting your walls or similar. We are talking about home improvement projects that will make your NYC home even safer - install a security camera, change the looks, buy some secure doors and windows, install a safe, etc. Do whatever you can to ensure your and your belonging's safety.

As you have seen, there are many things you'll need to do right after the move. We mentioned just some of them, but the truth is, there are many more. You should not postpone things like getting your transportation card, transferring your documents, setting up all the utilities, etc. And, of course, don't postpone organizing that 'Welcoming Party' either!