Moving to New York City can be exciting, but there are many complexities that can arise during the moving process that can make moving more complicated. Due to the limited space and smaller living styles, the process of moving personal belongings and furniture can be challenging.
Some of the challenges you can face during a New York City move are:
It is important to hire a moving company that can seamlessly navigate you through the complex process of moving in NYC.
Due to the limited space in New York City, many buildings have special requirements when it comes to moving.
Some common requirements include:
Depending on the building and its management policies, these requirements can vary.
When moving in NYC it is important to choose a moving company that is certified, insured and fully compliant.
Here’s what to expect from companies in compliance:
Full compliance from the moving company with these regulations is imperative to ensure a smooth and safe move.
New York City has many moving companies to choose from that range in moving services and solutions.
Here are some tips on how to find a moving company that best fits your specific moving needs:
FlatRate Moving has been a trusted moving partner in New York City for over 30 years. With all-inclusive flat rate pricing you can rest assured there will be no surprise fees. FlatRate Moving offers fully customizable moving and storage solutions that can cater to any moving need no matter how big or small.
FlatRate Moving has a team of highly professional and experienced movers. With top of the line training and excellent communication, you can rest assured your moving experience will be efficient and seamless.
Here are some of the things that helps make every FlatRate move a success:
All of these details contribute to making your move stress-free and seamless from start to finish.
Apartment Size
Average Move Duration
Studio or one-bedroom (300-600 sq. ft.)
2-4 hours
Two-bedroom (600-1000 sq. ft.)
4-6 hours
Three-bedroom (1000-1500 sq. ft.)
6-8 hours
Four-bedroom (1500-2000 sq. ft.)
8-10 hours
In addition to our moving services, we provide secure, climate-controlled storage units all over the city — offering our traditional flat-rate price, for as long as you need.
All FlatRate storage units are high-security facilities owned and operated by our staff. In
addition, we offer video surveillance and on-site security officers.
Our team of movers will safely wrap, pack and create a photo inventory of each item you put in storage, having full control of what comes in and out.
Need something from storage? Through My FlatRate app you can view your inventory, select the item you need and we’ll deliver it back to you.
FlatRate offers both short term and long term units to make sure your items are safe for as long as you need. A variety of units are available with sizes spanning from 5 x 5 up to 10 x 25.
See all reviews and learn how FlatRate has moved more than 200,000 customers in the city.
NYC boasts some of the most diverse neighborhoods, each with their own moving challenges. We provide seamless moving throughout all neighborhoods of NYC. From the bustling, fast paced, crowded city streets, to the quiet family neighborhoods, we have the tools and training to make your move less stressful, no matter the neighborhood.
No matter what borough of New York you’re moving to, we’ve got you covered.
Whether you’re moving from borough to borough or from the city to upstate, we’ve got you covered throughout New York state.
Contact us now and let our team help you with your move.
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New York, NY 10001
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