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24 things we wish we'd known before moving to New York City

Emmie MartinJul 2, 2016, 21:15 IST

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There's a reason New York City is the most populous in America: It's full of great food, beautiful sights, and endless things to do.

But it's also a place of inflated prices, tiny apartments, and a less-than-perfect public-transportation system.

Take my word for it: Moving here is equal parts amazing and terrifying. So for anyone courageous (or foolish) enough to think about packing up and heading to the Big Apple, I asked my Business Insider colleagues to share what they wish they'd known before moving to New York.

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