What’s it like to move in Gramercy?

Quiet streets, old buildings. Around Gramercy Park and along Irving Place, moves happen in pre-war co-ops, elegant elevator buildings and five- or six-story walk-ups, with a few townhouses on the side streets. Older buildings mean narrow stairs and small elevators, so the plan matters as much as the crew.

ZIP codes we serve: 10003, 10010.

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

Co-ops and managed buildings usually require a COI naming the building and managing agent, a reserved elevator window and weekday move hours. Walk-ups rarely require paperwork. Reserve your elevator time if your building has one, 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 on the side street. You’ll never be asked to save a spot.

When is the best time to move in Gramercy?

Mid-month on a weekday. Co-ops here tend to allow weekday moves only, and end-of-month dates fill first. Book two to three weeks ahead, longer in late summer.

Five flights down a narrow Gramercy staircase, without a scratch

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

Gramercy 5th-floor walk-up · second move with Serenity · Angie’s List review, 2015

The challenge: Dale’s apartment was a five-floor walk-up with a narrow staircase, the kind of stairwell where it’s easy to gouge a wall, bang a railing or damage furniture on the way down.

What we did: Before the move, Max answered every question and suggested a few ways to make the day go smoothly. On move day, the crew wrapped and protected all the furniture, worked carefully around the walls and railings, and brought dollies and other equipment so every trip down the stairs was efficient. Everyone knew their role. Afterward, Max called to make sure everything had gone as planned.

The result: Everything arrived without a scratch, and the move finished faster than estimated. It was the second time Dale’s family had moved with us, and they say it won’t be the last.

In his words: “It would have been very easy to damage furniture but the team navigated walls and railings very carefully. The team was obviously very experienced — everyone knew their role.” — Dale M., Angie’s List review

Tip for your move: In a walk-up, ask your mover what equipment they bring. Dollies, straps and padding for railings make the difference between a fast, careful move and a long, risky one.

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 Gramercy?

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 Gramercy, the biggest price factors are walk-up stairs and small pre-war elevators that call for disassembly.

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.

Gramercy moving FAQs

How do you protect walls and railings in a walk-up?

We wrap furniture before it enters the stairwell and pad the tight spots, and our crews carry with a spotter on narrow turns. Walls and railings are as much our responsibility as your furniture.

Do Gramercy co-ops require a COI?

Most do, usually naming the building corporation and managing agent. We send it free, backed by our $5M liability coverage.

Will my furniture fit in a small pre-war elevator?

We’ll know before move day. We check your largest pieces against the elevator during the video walk-through and plan disassembly or a stair carry if needed.

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 Gramercy 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 · Murray Hill · NoMad · East Village