Welcome to Example Building — and welcome to Fishtown.

Your leasing office put this together with New To Fishtown so your first month here is easier. Everything below is free.

From your leasing office

This is where your leasing office's own note would go — package room hours, a welcome message, anything you want residents to see.

Find your trash day

Parking and permits →

Residential permits, moving-day no-parking signs, and getting around.

Internet and utilities →

Electric, gas, water, and internet — who to call for each.

A one-page list of everything to set up after moving to Fishtown: utilities, parking permit, trash day, and the places worth knowing. Plus a few short emails over your first weeks. No spam, and you can unsubscribe anytime.

Right away
the checklist PDF and every setup link, all at once.
Day 3
what to find before something breaks — shutoff, breaker panel, detectors.
Day 7
the deadlines that started the day you moved — PennDOT, permits, insurance.
Day 12
the block's rhythm — trash slides, snow routes, recycling rules.
Day 18
how to stop being the new person.
Day 25
making it home — furniture, pet groomers.
Day 32
one month in — what did we miss?

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Start with a category

Every category is part of one guide to Fishtown: what to set up first, who to call, and where to go.

1. The basics — set these up first

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Internet & Utilities

How to set up electric, gas, water and internet service after moving to Fishtown, with the utilities you'll need to contact in your first week.

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Parking & Transit

Getting a residential parking permit, moving-day no-parking permits, and getting around Fishtown by train, bike, or on foot.

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Trash & Recycling

Find your exact trash and recycling collection day by address, plus the rules for bins, bulk items, and what actually happens if you miss a week.

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2. Getting to know the neighborhood

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Dog Walkers & Pet Sitters

Dog walkers and pet sitters serving Fishtown — a high-urgency need in one of Philadelphia's most dog-heavy neighborhoods.

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Movers

Local movers who know Fishtown's rowhomes and narrow streets — the single highest-urgency need when you're actually moving in.

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Handyman Services

Reliable handymen for the small, immediate fixes that come up right after moving into a Fishtown rowhome.

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Plumbers

Plumbers who know Fishtown's older rowhome plumbing — for the leaks, clogs, and water heater problems that can't wait.

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HVAC

Heating and air conditioning companies who service Fishtown's rowhomes, from window units and mini-splits to older gas furnaces.

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Painters

Interior and exterior house painters for Fishtown rowhomes — what to know about lead paint rules and renter permissions before you hire one.

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Groceries

Where to buy groceries in walking distance in Fishtown, from full supermarkets to the corner spots worth knowing for a quick trip.

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Gyms & Fitness

Gyms, studios, and fitness options in Fishtown, from full gyms to boutique classes, picked for newcomers building a routine.

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Pet Groomers

Dog and cat groomers in Fishtown worth booking for regular grooming, in a neighborhood with a lot of dogs.

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Realtors

Realtors who know Fishtown's market — for buying, selling, or renting in the neighborhood.

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Furniture Stores

Furniture and home-goods stores in Fishtown worth knowing when you're furnishing a new place, from vintage finds to full showrooms.

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Art Galleries

Art galleries and studios worth knowing in Fishtown, from fixed gallery spaces to a mobile gallery that comes to you.

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Who to Call

The real numbers to call in Fishtown for police, city services, and utility emergencies — including why calling your police district won't get an officer sent to you.

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