What’s it like to move in Yorkville?

Walk-ups on the avenues, riverfront co-ops by the park. Yorkville, the eastern Upper East Side from roughly 79th to 96th Street east of Lexington, mixes pre-war walk-ups on First, Second and Third Avenues with formal co-ops on York and East End Avenues and riverfront towers near Carl Schurz Park. Many residents have lived here for decades, so moves often carry more than the apartment size suggests.

ZIP codes we serve: 10028, 10128 (east of Lexington).

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

Walk-ups on the avenues rarely need paperwork. Co-ops on East End and York Avenues usually require a COI naming the corporation and managing agent, plus a reserved freight elevator on weekdays. Ask your building, reserve any elevator time, and tell us.

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 First and Second Avenue bus and bike lanes. You’ll never be asked to save a spot.

When is the best time to move in Yorkville?

Mid-month on a weekday. End-of-month dates and late August fill first. Weekday mornings also avoid the hospital traffic near York Avenue on the southern edge.

Nine flights of stairs: a walk-up to walk-up move in Yorkville

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

Yorkville (10128) · 4th-floor walk-up → 5th-floor walk-up · local move · Google review, 2024

The challenge: Avraham was moving from a 4th-floor walk-up to a 5th-floor walk-up: nine flights of stairs between the two apartments, with every piece carried by hand.

What we did: We sent a crew ready for the stairs and wrapped his furniture in the apartment before it went into the stairwell, so nothing scraped walls or banisters on the way down, or on the way back up.

The result: The whole apartment was carried down four flights and up five without a problem, at a price he called great.

In his words: “The workers were superhuman. I moved from 4th floor walkup to a 5th floor and they handled it no problem.” — Avraham M., Google review

Tip for your move: For walk-up to walk-up moves, tell your mover the exact floor at both ends. Stairs change the crew size you need, and a good flat-rate quote should already include them.

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 you’re downsizing. See Storage Solutions.

How much does it cost to move in Yorkville?

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 Yorkville, the biggest price factors are walk-up floors at each end and decades of belongings in long-held apartments.

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.

Yorkville moving FAQs

Do you charge more for walk-ups?

Stairs are built into your flat price. Tell us the floor at both ends during the video walk-through, and there’s no stair fee added on move day.

I’ve lived here for decades. Can you help me downsize?

Yes. We can move what’s going to your new home, store what you’re not ready to part with, and remove what you’re letting go through our Furniture Disposal service, all in one move.

Do East End Avenue co-ops require a COI?

Usually, yes, with the building corporation and managing agent named. We send it free, backed by our $5M liability coverage.

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 Yorkville 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 · Carnegie Hill · Upper West Side