While it isn’t a formal checklist, there are some things you should do specifically for an NYC move. Aside from shutting off utilities, filing a change-of-address form with the post office, and updating your contact information with your banks and other vital institutions, you should handle the following before moving day:
Arrange for parking outside your building. Your movers will need a place to park that is large enough for their moving trucks. For a 16-foot truck, 25 feet of space is usually sufficient, while 26-foot trucks may need as much as 40 feet. Be sure to handle this at your current address and your new one, if possible.
Reserve elevator time. If your move is in a high-rise apartment building, you will typically have to reserve elevator time to ensure that your move goes well.