What’s it like to move on the Upper East Side?

Beautiful buildings, strict rules. Most moves here happen in pre-war co-ops on Fifth, Park and Lexington Avenues between 59th and 86th Street, where staff are attentive and move procedures are precise. You’ll also find full-service doorman buildings on Second and Third Avenues and classic townhouses on the side streets in the 60s and 70s. Each needs a slightly different plan, and we tailor yours during the video walk-through.

ZIP codes we serve: 10021, 10065, 10075.

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

Ask your managing agent three things early: your move window, your freight elevator time, and the insurance your building requires. Most Upper East Side co-ops allow moves only on weekdays, typically 9am–5pm, and give each resident a set freight elevator slot. Once you’ve reserved yours, tell us the time and we’ll plan the whole move around it. For the insurance, we send your building our Certificate of Insurance (COI), free of charge.

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 parks on the nearest cross street or loading zone, clear of the Madison and Fifth Avenue bus lanes. You’ll never be asked to save a spot or stand by the truck.

When is the best time to move on the Upper East Side?

Mid-month, on a weekday. Late August and September are the busiest weeks, when school-year moves and lease turnovers overlap, so book three to four weeks ahead if your date falls then. Some co-ops also restrict moves around major holidays, so confirm your building’s calendar before choosing a date.

Not packed, out of boxes, and rain on move day

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

Upper East Side → Washington Heights brownstone · packing on move day · rain at delivery

The challenge: The night before her move out of her Upper East Side apartment, Susan was overwhelmed. She was nowhere near packed, and she had run out of boxes. Then, on move day, it started raining just as the truck reached her new brownstone in Washington Heights.

What we did: When she called the night before, her coordinator, Maxwell, told her not to worry: the crew would bring boxes and help her finish. On the day, they packed alongside her on the Upper East Side and labeled every box clearly. When the rain started uptown, the crew moved the big pieces inside first, covered everything else, and unloaded quickly.

The result: Nothing got wet, and her new super was impressed. The price was exactly the agreed estimate. Even a rare first-edition book, wrapped in a paper bag she’d nearly mistaken for trash, was packed safely with her other books.

In her words: “I realized there were 100 things that could have gone wrong with this move. But nothing did.” — Susan J., Google review

Tip for your move: If you’re running behind on packing, call your mover the day before instead of panicking. Most crews can bring boxes and finish packing with you, but only if they know ahead of time.

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, a common need when a co-op closing slips. See Storage Solutions.

How much does it cost to move on the Upper East Side?

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.

On the Upper East Side, the biggest price factors are townhouse stairs, long carries from the service entrance to the truck, and fine art that needs crating.

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.

Upper East Side moving FAQs

What insurance do Upper East Side co-ops require from movers?

Most require a Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming the building corporation and the managing agent as additional insured, with $1M–$2M in liability coverage; some Park and Fifth Avenue buildings ask for more. Our $5M liability coverage meets or exceeds those requirements, and the COI is always free.

Can I move on a weekend?

Usually not in a co-op. Most allow moves only Monday through Friday, typically 9am–5pm, and some exclude Fridays or holidays. Some newer condos and rental buildings allow Saturday moves, so check with your managing agent before picking a date.

Will my sofa fit in a pre-war freight elevator?

We’ll know before move day. During your video walk-through, we check your largest pieces against your building’s elevator and doorways. If something won’t fit, we plan to take it apart or carry it by the stairs.

Do you move townhouses with no elevator?

Yes. Townhouse moves get a larger crew sized for the stairs, and we protect banisters, landings and doorways throughout. Each townhouse gets its own flat-rate quote after the video walk-through.

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 Upper East Side 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

Yorkville · Carnegie Hill · Midtown East · Upper West Side