Running cable wire in pre-war apartment

What makes you think TWC won't run the cable behind the picture molding?

You'll need to plan the course in advance and argue with them as they go, so they don't do anything stupid. And be sure they tack neatly when running through (for example) closets.

Alan, although I have heard you can work with (push) TWC to do more of a custom job, I don't think there's any way I can get them to do the job I'm looking for. Mainly, I don't want staples used to secure the wire. Plus, I want the all of the holes that get drilled plugged up and painted as much as possible once they're done. I started explaining this to the last TWC installer that was at my apartment and the guy told me that I needed to hire a contractor.

Years ago, faced with a TWC installer who wanted to do an exceptionally stupid run, I proposed that instead he leave so that I can make a Presidential complaint to TWC. He (an independent contractor) suddenly saw my point about how the job should be done.

But if you're past the point of working with TWC, your best bet is to ask your building's superintendent if he or a staffer will do the job. Next best bet, ask if he knows a nearby superintendent who will. Next, ask local hardware stores for handyman recommendations.

This is a job most decent superintendents can do. Check with yours.

I paid $10/linear foot to bury into plaster walls. Came out beautiful

I can do that, but only solution is that you have to make holes in the wall and repaint them...

TWC sucks

That's why it's 10 per linear ft. Duhhhh...