What’s it like to move around Union Square?

Busy, central and mixed. The blocks around Union Square mix pre-war elevator buildings, walk-ups and newer doorman buildings, with heavy foot traffic from the Greenmarket, the subway hub and NYU. Older elevators are often small, and side streets fill up fast.

ZIP code we serve: 10003.

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

Managed buildings usually require a COI and a reserved elevator time, often on weekdays. Walk-ups rarely need paperwork. If your building has an elevator, ask for its inside dimensions and reserve your time; we’ll check your largest pieces against it.

Where will the moving truck park?

As close to your 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 legal spot, loading zone or open curb on the side streets, away from the busy plaza and Broadway. You’ll never be asked to save a spot.

When is the best time to move around Union Square?

Avoid Greenmarket days and late August if you can. The market draws crowds on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and NYU’s move-in weeks fill nearby streets at the end of summer. Tuesday and Thursday mornings are usually easiest.

Moving within the same building, up five flights of stairs

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

Union Square · same-building move · 3-person crew · Angie’s List review, 2012

The challenge: Shawn was only moving to another apartment in the same building, which sounds easy. But one of the building’s elevators was too small for his box springs and the two sections of his sectional sofa.

What we did: Our three-person crew arrived at the start of their one-hour arrival window. When the large pieces wouldn’t fit, they carried the box springs and both sofa sections up five flights of stairs, without complaint. Shawn was so impressed that he asked them to stay an extra hour and move items he had planned to move himself.

The result: Everything was moved carefully, including the pieces that went up the stairs, plus the extra items he hadn’t planned to give us.

In his words: “One elevator in the building was very small, and they ended up having to carry my box springs and two sections of my sectional couch up five flights of stairs instead of being able to use the elevator — they did not complain.” — Shawn K., Angie’s List review

Tip for your move: Even a move within your own building needs planning. Measure the elevator before move day; if your largest pieces don’t fit, your mover needs to know the stairs are part of the job.

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 around Union Square?

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.

Around Union Square, the biggest price factors are pieces that need the stairs instead of a small elevator, and walk-up floors.

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.

Union Square moving FAQs

Do you do moves within the same building?

Yes. Same-building moves are quick to plan and quote, and we still bring the full crew, padding and equipment, since elevators and hallways are often the tightest part.

Can I add items on move day?

Often, yes, if the crew has time. We’ll confirm the added cost with you before moving anything extra, so there are no surprises.

When will the crew arrive?

You get an arrival window before move day and a call from the crew about 30 minutes before they reach your door.

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 Union Square 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

Gramercy · East Village · Greenwich Village · NoMad