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

Family-sized apartments, classic buildings. Moves here range from pre-war co-ops on Central Park West, West End Avenue and Riverside Drive to brownstones on the side streets between Columbus and Amsterdam, plus newer doorman buildings along Broadway. Many Upper West Side households have lived in the same apartment for years, so moves often involve more furniture, books and art than the apartment size suggests.

ZIP codes we serve: 10023, 10024, 10025.

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

Co-ops on Central Park West and Riverside Drive usually require a COI naming the building corporation and managing agent, allow moves only on weekdays, and assign a freight elevator window. Brownstones usually have no elevator and no COI requirement, but narrow stairs. Reserve your elevator time with the building, tell us the time, and we’ll plan the move around it.

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 side street or open curb, clear of the bike lanes on Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues. You’ll never be asked to save a spot.

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

Mid-month, on a weekday, outside late summer. Late August and September are the busiest weeks, when school-year and university moves overlap with lease turnovers. If you’re waiting on a board, book a tentative date early; it’s easier to move a reservation than to find one.

When the board approval ran late and the sofa wouldn’t fit the elevator

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

Upper West Side (10023) · co-op move · repeat customer

The challenge: Tania’s move had two problems at once. Her co-op board approval took longer than expected, so the move date had to change. And her sofa was too large for the building’s elevator.

What we did: Her coordinator, Maxwell, rescheduled the move around the board’s timeline and stayed in touch until approval came through. On move day, our crew worked with the building’s elevator staff, who moved the sofa through the elevator hallway and rode it up on top of the elevator car.

The result: The move went exactly as planned, and when Tania later moved to a house in another state, she hired us again.

In her words: “They arrived on time, were efficient, careful, knowledgeable and polite. I would use them again if I were to move.” — Tania W., Google review

Tip for your move: If your sofa is oversized, ask your building whether its elevator staff can move items on top of the elevator car. Many pre-war buildings can, but only with notice.

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 while you wait on a board or a closing. See Storage Solutions.

How much does it cost to move on the Upper West 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 West Side, the biggest price factors are brownstone stairs, large book and art collections, and oversized furniture that needs 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.

Upper West Side moving FAQs

What if my co-op board approval is delayed?

We reschedule with you. Book a tentative date once your contract is signed, and we’ll move it as the board’s timeline changes. If you have to leave your current place first, we can store your belongings until approval comes through.

Do Upper West Side brownstones need a COI?

Usually not. Single-family brownstones and small walk-ups rarely ask for one, but managed buildings and co-ops almost always do. We provide a COI free whenever a building requires one.

Can you move a large book collection?

Yes. Books go in small, sturdy boxes so each one stays light enough to carry safely, especially down brownstone stairs. Tell us roughly how many shelves you have during the video walk-through so we bring enough boxes.

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 West 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

Upper East Side · Harlem · Midtown West · Hell’s Kitchen