What’s it like to move in Murray Hill?

Doorman rentals and busy turnover. Murray Hill, in the East 30s, is full of doorman rental buildings and pre-war elevator buildings along Park, Lexington and Third Avenues, with brownstones and walk-ups on the side streets. Leases turn over constantly, so buildings keep tight schedules for move-ins and move-outs.

ZIP code we serve: 10016.

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

Most doorman buildings require a COI, a reserved service elevator, and a set move window, sometimes only a few hours. Ask your building for the exact window as early as you can, reserve it, and tell us the time. We’ll schedule loading at the other end so the truck arrives 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 scouts your block before move day and uses the nearest loading zone, metered spot or open curb on the side street, away from the Park Avenue and Lexington traffic. You’ll never be asked to save a spot.

When is the best time to move in Murray Hill?

Mid-month on a weekday. The first and last days of the month are packed with lease turnovers, and building move windows book up fast. If your date is fixed to a lease, book two to three weeks ahead.

Moving a 1-bedroom into a 3-hour building window in Murray Hill

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

1-bedroom · Murray Hill (10016) · local move · Park Avenue building

The challenge: Jay’s new building on Park Avenue gave him a single move-in window: 12 noon to 3 pm, nothing earlier and nothing later. Everything had to be off the truck and inside in those three hours.

What we did: We worked backward from the building’s window. The crew loaded at his old apartment in the morning so the truck arrived as the window opened, and we sized the crew so every piece could be carried in, placed and set up before 3.

The result: Everything was inside before the building’s 3 pm cutoff.

In his words: “Moving is no fun but the guys from Serenity were wonderful. Quick, very professional and helpful. It was a great overall experience.” — Jay P., Google review

Tip for your move: Ask your new building for its move-in window before you book movers. Many Manhattan buildings allow only a few hours, and your mover needs to plan the whole day around it.

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 lease dates don’t line up. See Storage Solutions.

How much does it cost to move in Murray Hill?

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 Murray Hill, the biggest price factors are tight building windows that call for a larger crew, and walk-up stairs on the side streets.

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.

Murray Hill moving FAQs

My building only allows moves for three hours. Can you do it?

Yes, with planning. Tell us the window during your video walk-through, and we’ll size the crew and schedule the loading so everything is inside before it closes.

Can you move me at the end of the month?

Yes, but book early. End-of-month dates are the busiest in Murray Hill, for movers and for building elevators. Two to three weeks ahead is safest.

What if my old and new leases don’t line up?

We can keep your belongings on the truck overnight for a short gap, or in climate-controlled storage for longer ones, and deliver when your new place is ready.

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 Murray Hill 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.

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