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If the building requires union labor for the move, use a moving company or crew that satisfies that requirement and get management approval before booking the final move window. Do not assume a non-union crew can enter because the company is insured or has a COI.
Because the mover may have to load and transport your belongings twice: once from the old home into storage and again from storage to the new home. Storage also adds warehouse handling, inventory, redelivery scheduling, and sometimes a second building-access setup.
A different delivery company can be legitimate on some interstate moves, especially when a broker, van-line agent, or another authorized carrier arrangement is involved. What matters is that you know who actually has responsibility for your shipment and can verify the carrier handling it.
Maybe. Some buildings distinguish a formal move from carrying a few personal items by hand, while others apply move-in rules to any large delivery or repeated elevator use. Ask management before assuming a small move is exempt.
It depends on the building and moving company. Some buildings install their own elevator padding, while others require the mover to provide padding, Masonite, runners, or other protection. Get the building's move packet and assign responsibility before moving day.
Use small, sturdy boxes for books and stop before the box becomes difficult to carry safely. Fill remaining space with light items rather than turning a large carton into a solid block of books.
Not for every item. Wardrobe boxes are most useful for suits, dresses, coats, and other hanging clothes you do not want folded. Everyday clothes can usually go in regular boxes, bins, or bags if the mover accepts them.
Yes, but protect the bags inside boxes or bins if possible. Vacuum bags save space for soft goods, but they can tear or lose their seal and are awkward to stack or carry on their own.
Usually, yes. Remove the shade and bulb, pack the shade separately, and box fragile lamp bases when possible. Unboxed lamps are awkward to stack and easier to scratch, tip, or crush in a moving truck.
Yes, if the mirror is properly protected and the mover knows its size and route in advance. Large mirrors may need corner protection, padding, a mirror carton, or custom crating depending on size, frame, fragility, and distance.
