What’s it like to move in Midtown East?

Big buildings, tight timing. Most moves here are in doorman high-rises and pre-war co-ops between the East 40s and 50s, from Turtle Bay and Tudor City to Sutton Place, with a mix of rentals and condos along First and Second Avenues. Almost every building has a managing agent, a COI requirement and a set move window.

ZIP codes we serve: 10017, 10022.

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

Expect a COI requirement, a reserved freight or service elevator, and move hours set by the building, often weekdays only. Some buildings use online booking for the elevator. Reserve your time, send us the building’s COI requirements, and we’ll schedule the crew to arrive as your window opens.

Where will the moving truck park?

As close to your service entrance as the street allows. NYC doesn’t issue parking permits for moving trucks, so our crew checks your block in advance and uses the nearest loading zone, metered spot or open curb on the side street rather than the busy avenues. You’ll never be asked to save a spot.

When is the best time to move in Midtown East?

Early on a weekday. Midday traffic and deliveries make the avenues slow, so a morning start usually means a quicker, calmer move. End-of-month dates fill fastest, so book two to three weeks ahead when you can.

A Midtown East apartment cleared in one hour

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

Midtown East · move-out · 4-person crew · Google review, 2016

The challenge: Chloe needed her Midtown East apartment cleared quickly, without anything getting damaged in the rush.

What we did: We sent a four-person crew instead of two, so furniture could be wrapped and carried out in parallel. Her coordinator, Maxwell, set the plan in advance so the crew arrived knowing exactly what was going.

The result: The whole apartment was out in about one hour, with everything handled carefully.

In her words: “Four men came to help me move me out of my apartment and got the whole thing done in one hour. They took good care of my things and got it done efficiently!” — Chloe S., Google review

Tip for your move: If your building gives you a short elevator window, ask your mover for a bigger crew rather than a longer day. With a flat-rate mover, the price covers the job, not the number of movers, so extra hands don’t cost you more.

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 Midtown East?

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 Midtown East, the biggest price factors are long carries from the service entrance to the truck and tight elevator windows that call for a larger crew.

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.

Midtown East moving FAQs

My building only gives me a few hours. Can you finish in time?

Yes, if we know the window in advance. We size the crew to the building’s schedule, so a short window gets more movers, not a rushed job. Tell us your window during the video walk-through.

Does my Midtown East building need a COI?

Almost certainly. Nearly every managed building here requires one, often naming the building and its managing agent. We send it free to your building’s management.

Can you move me on short notice?

Often, yes. Same-day and next-day moves depend on crew availability and on how quickly your building can approve the COI and elevator time. Call (877) 887-1818 and we’ll tell you what’s possible.

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 Midtown East 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

Murray Hill · Upper East Side · Midtown West · Gramercy