Below please find contact information to help you set up your utilities and make your moving experience easier.
UTILITIES
Electric:
NSTAR – (800) 592-2000
nstaronline.com
Gas:
Keyspan – (617) 469-2300
keyspan.com
TELEPHONE & HIGH SPEED INTERNET
Local Service & High Speed Internet:
Verizon – (800) 870-9999
verizon.com
Long Distance:AT&T – (800) 222-0300
att.com
MCI – (800) 444-3333
mci.com
Sprint (800) 877-4646
sprint.com
Cable Television & High Speed Internet:
Comcast – (800) 266-2278
comcast.com
Bundled Services: (provides phone, cable & internet in select buildings)
RCN – (800) 746-4726
rcn.com
Satellite Television:
(satellites can only be installed where permitted – you must have permission from the landlord or condo association)
DirecTV – (888) 238-7177
directtv.com
POSTAGE SERVICES & CHANGE OF ADDRESS
United States Post Office – 207 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MA 02115
usps.com
MOVING NEEDS
Truck Rental:
U-Haul – (800) 468-4285
uhaul.com
Budget – (800) 467-9337
budget.com
Penske – (800) 467-3675
pensketruckrental.com
Street Occupancy for Moving Vans:
In order to block off parking spaces or street space for moving truck, you will have to apply for a Street Occupancy Permit from the City of Boston.
(617) 635-4675
cityofboston.gov
Moving Companies:
There are an extensive amount of moving companies to choose from in the Boston area. Please refer to the Boston Yellow pages or your favorite internet search engine for a complete listing. Depending on your specific needs, you can evaluate services and pricing among the competitors.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority – (617) 222-5000
Information and Schedules for the T & Buses in and around Boston
mbta.com
PARKING
Resident Permit Parking:
Street parking is available for residents in each of the Boston neighborhoods. Resident parking stickers are free, however, there are certain requirements. For example, eligible vehicles must be registered at an address within the desired neighborhood. (STUDENTS: Vehicles with “out of state” plates are not eligible). Please contact the Resident Permit Parking Office for more information.
(617) 635-4682
cityofboston.gov
Private Parking Spaces:
A limited number of private “alley” spaces do come up from time to time. Prices range from $250-$200 per month. Contact Symphony Properties at 617-536-1400 to inquire or be placed on the waiting list.
Garage Parking:
If you would prefer covered or secured parking, garages are also available. Prices range $200+ per month. Some garages in the Symphony area are listed below:
- Gainsborough Garage – 10 Gainsborough Street
(617) 262-9851 - Avis Garage – 41 Westland Avenue
(617) 534-1400
FURNITURE RENTAL
Symphony Properties will be happy to refer you to local Furniture Rental Companies. Please contact us at (617) 536-1400 for more information.
Please note that there may be alternate companies that are able to serve your needs.
