What’s it like to move in the East Village?

Stairs, mostly. The East Village is full of pre-war tenement walk-ups, often four to six floors with narrow stairwells and tight landings, plus newer elevator buildings on the avenues and around Tompkins Square Park. In a walk-up, the stairwell’s tightest turn decides how large pieces come out, so we check it before move day.

ZIP codes we serve: 10003, 10009.

What should I know about my building’s move rules?

Most walk-ups don’t require a COI or a reserved time, but some management companies do, so ask your landlord. Newer elevator buildings usually require a COI and a reserved elevator window. If you have one, reserve it and tell us the time.

Where will the moving truck park?

As close to your door as the street allows. NYC doesn’t issue parking permits for moving trucks, so our crew scouts your block before move day and plans the nearest legal spot or open curb, keeping clear of the bike lanes on First and Second Avenues. You’ll never be asked to save a spot.

When is the best time to move in the East Village?

Early on a weekday, mid-month. The end and start of each month are the busiest days for East Village leases, and late August adds student moves. A morning start avoids the midday delivery rush on the avenues.

A 4th-floor walk-up, a narrow stairwell, and packing not quite done

We’ve been moving New Yorkers since 1999. Here’s one of the moves we’re proud of.

East Village 4th-floor walk-up → Lower East Side elevator building · Yelp review, 2012

The challenge: Patty was moving out of a 4th-floor East Village walk-up with a narrow stairwell, and when the crew arrived, she was still in the middle of packing.

What we did: The crew arrived a few minutes early, brought extra boxes, and finished packing her remaining belongings for her. They wrapped and secured everything, carried it down the narrow stairs, and moved it into her new elevator building on the Lower East Side.

The result: Nothing was broken or lost, and the whole day went smoothly and politely.

In her words: “They seamlessly moved my belongings out of my former residence (despite the narrow stairwell) and into my new residence efficiently and politely… Nothing was broken or lost.” — Patty B., Yelp review

Tip for your move: In a walk-up, measure your stairwell’s tightest turn before move day. Anything wider than that turn, usually a sofa or box spring, needs a plan before the crew arrives.

What’s included in every move?

One flat price covers the full job: every piece of furniture wrapped in moving blankets and stretch wrap, floors and doorways protected, beds and tables taken apart and put back together, and your building’s COI at no charge.

Do you offer packing, piano moving and storage?

Yes, and each is included in the same flat price when you add it.

• Packing: full, partial or just the fragile items. See Packing Services.
• Fine art, antiques and pianos: custom padding, crating and the right equipment. See Delicate Items.
• Storage: overnight on the truck, or climate-controlled storage at $0.75 per cubic foot per month when your new place isn’t ready. See Storage Solutions.

How much does it cost to move in the East Village?

One flat price, confirmed after your video walk-through, and that’s what you pay. No hourly meter, no fuel surcharge, no move-day surprises.

In the East Village, the biggest price factor is the number of flights at each end; it’s always included in your flat price.

Why choose a boutique mover?

We cap our schedule at 15 moves a day and never overbook, so your crew is booked for your move alone. One coordinator handles your move from the first call to the last box, our crew members average more than 20 years with the company, and you get an arrival window plus a call about 30 minutes before the crew arrives.

East Village moving FAQs

Do you charge extra for walk-ups?

Stairs are built into your flat price. Tell us the floor at both ends during the video walk-through, and the quote already covers it, so there’s no stair fee added on move day.

What if my sofa won’t fit down the stairs?

We plan for it before move day. We check your largest pieces against the stairwell during the video walk-through and decide in advance whether to take them apart or plan another route out.

I’m not finished packing. Can you help?

Yes. Let your coordinator know before move day, and the crew will bring extra boxes and finish packing with you.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancel 72 or more hours before move day for a full deposit refund. Rescheduling is free with 48 hours’ notice, subject to availability.

How do I get my East Village moving quote?

Walk us through your home on a quick video call, or record a short video on your own time. Our AI identifies your furniture and measures the volume, and we send one guaranteed flat price, locked before move day. Call (877) 887-1818, Monday–Sunday, 8am–9pm, or start your video quote.

Nearby neighborhoods we serve

Union Square · Gramercy · Greenwich Village · SoHo