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Relocation Services

The decision to move to New York City can be a complex process that affects you personally as well as professionally. NYC Daily Life and related links highlight the richness of resources available to NYC residents, and show that many resources and services are equally or more accessible in New York City as elsewhere. This section identifies resources which provide answers to the questions most frequently asked by recruits.

Family Considerations

Child Care and Schools for Your Children

  • NYU's NYU Family Care staff provides resources and assistance to help current faculty, staff, and recruits understand the educational system in NYC, identify educational options for young children through high school, and schedule visits as desired. Email, phone, and face-to-face meetings are available upon request.
  • Research schools in NYC or determine your zoned school on your own. The NYC Department of Education and Inside Schools can help.

Doctors and Medical Resources

Selecting a physician is a very personal process, and it can be especially challenging when you are in the midst of a move to a new city or geographic region. To assist you as you get settled at NYU, we have compiled a list of ideas to help you identify a physician.

  1. Before you start your search for a new physician, be sure to check with your health insurance provider to make sure you will be covered through your move dates.
  2. Seek a referral from your current physician.
  3. Ask colleagues for their recommendations on this and other issues.
  4. Utilize the Physician Referral Service offered by the NYU Medical Center on the web or speak with a referral specialist by phone (888-769-8633). If you decide to use the on-line search mechanism, make certain that you are in the "Basic Search Mode," then choose your Medical Specialty and enter the zip code for your home address. You can also screen further by specifying which medical plan you will use.
  5. If you have selected a medical plan, search for doctors using their site specific search engine.
  6. Review the information provided by New York Magazine in their annual Best Doctors issue.

Finally, as you evaluate your options you might also want to consider the common sense guidance and helpful questions in How To Choose a Doctor from MedicineNet.com.

Employment for Your Spouse or Partner

Financial Considerations

  • Sperling's Best Places compares living standards in your current residence with NYC. The site also allows you to conduct a general search about neighborhood profiles, schools, etc.
  • NYU Benefits Office can provide you with general information about the University's benefits packages and retirement options.

Pet Care

  • Moving With Your Pet identifies questions and concerns about moving pets and provides practical tips and answers to ensure a safe and happy experience for you and your pet.
  • Traveling With Your Pet identifies places to stay along the way, travel tips, and more.
Housing

Off Campus Housing - Lodging Temporary accommodations such as bed and breakfasts and extended-stay suites are great ways to stay in the city while looking for an apartments. Links to hotels are also available at this site.

NYU Office of Faculty Housing and Residential Services FAQs explains if you are eligible for faculty housing and the procedure for seeking placement and exploring your option(s). Click here for the Provost's Statement of Policy on Faculty Housing.

NYU Off-Campus Housing is a resource for NYU community members. Access is available on-line with a valid NYU ID. Recruits or individuals without an active ID can gain access to the listings with a letter from the hiring department. The site also features a guide for first-time renters in NYC.

The New York Times Real Estate search engine makes looking for a rental or purchase easy.

Sabbatical Homes lists academic homes and apartments that are available for trades, long or short-term rentals, or sublets.

Short-Term Rentals are available without paying a hefty finder's fee. Try the following resources.

StreetEasy allows a variety of options to search for a home or apartment including price, neighborhood, building, zoned schools, and more. The Village Voice http://www.villagevoice.com/classifieds features listings of apartments to rent, sublet, and purchase. Additionally, the NYC Rent Guidelines Board http://www.housingnyc.com/ is a source of information about NYC tenants' rights and responsibilities, rent increases, and more.

Relocation Resources