u/lifesucks26

Quick background and to hopefully address some questions before they're asked: I'll be moving into a 2 bed with my friend who I've known since middle school and lived throughout college, so we have high trust and can live compatibly and have similar parameters, preferences, and income. He'll be doing the apartment searching and visiting mostly because his new job starts later this year so he has nothing but free time, and I have little free time.

Also, note we are in NYC and we both have decent income ($150k+) so while we both love to be frugal, we're not strapped for cash or desperate to save.

I'm about to ask to really stupid questions so bear with me lol

I'm mostly wondering things like:

• NYC-specific tips if you have any, but otherwise I can ask in the NYC sub.

• Should I be preparing in advance (2+ months)? Things like gathering large boxes/containers for moving? If so, is there a way to procure used/old boxes?

• Moving clothing and small items are easy, but what's the best way to transport things like my PC, my desk (I'm guessing I'll just need to dissemble and reassemble), monitors (same thing)? I'm mainly worried things might get crushed or whatever, but maybe I'm underestimating the durability of them. When I moved out for uni I didn't bring my PC/monitors.

• For larger items that I'm not transporting, I'm guessing I just order them there on the day I'll move in? Such as bedframe, mattress, etc. Or how else would I handle that. I recall when I helped my brother move out, half the stuff were delivered to his place and I had to help assemble it for him.

• I will be moving about an hour from my parents most likely, so it's not too far and I can spend multiple days/trips moving if necessary.

• What are some things I should definitely consider having by the time I move in or earlier? My friend will likely move in and set other things up like internet and such before I do, since he NEEDS to move out (lease ending) whereas I can take my time.

I think the biggest help would be that I moved out for university into a dorm where certain things were already provided and set-up, so what should I consider beyond that?

My current gym is a very small, kind of dinky gym. I'm talking like very old building in the suburbs, it has just what you need and literally, and I mean literally, nothing more. Locally owned, more of a long-standing neighborhood place in deep deep Queens.

I say that to mean, I'm not picky at all when it comes to gyms. So long as there are free weights, bars, squat racks, etc. and it's not too crowded, I have no other requirements. Even price isn't a concern, although of course a lower price, the better, because I don't care for amenities like a sauna room or workout classes. I don't even care about atmosphere or friendliness or whatever because I'm usually just listening to music or podcasts while I'm working out, and I don't have the social energy at 8am to talk to anyone.

My biggest preference is a place that isn't very crowded! I liked my small dinky old gym because whenever I'd go, it'd just be me, the owner, and maybe 1-2 other people.

Any suggestions or places to steer clear of? I'd likely go in the morning (8am to 10am-ish) to avoid the after work rush. I'm just looking for places to keep in mind as I apartment search in a few months.