Whether you are moving from a studio in the East Village or a three-bedroom on the Upper West Side, we handle every apartment move with the same level of planning. Building requirements, elevator access, and timing are all coordinated before we arrive.
New York City Residential Moving, Done Right.
Moving here is not like moving anywhere else. New York City buildings have character. Pre-war walk-ups, luxury high-rises with strict COI requirements, co-ops with weekend restrictions, brownstones with narrow staircases. Every building has its own personality and its own rules.
FlatRate Moving has been handling NYC residential moves since 1991. We know the buildings. We know the rules. We handle all of it, so you do not have to.
What Is Always Included in Your Residential Move
Every FlatRate residential move comes with the same standard: everything packed properly, everything protected, nothing added later.
- Fuel, tolls, and all equipment
- Floor protection and wall corner guards when needed in your current and new home
- Wrapping and packing of all furniture
- Basic packing of lamps, mirrors, prints, kitchen appliances, electronics, and hanging clothing
- Shrink wrap on top of blankets for items going into storage or long-distance moves
- Certificate of Insurance provided to your building
- Elevator reservation coordination with building management
- A box of last-minute packing supplies on move day
Why FlatRate for Your NYC Residential Move
There is no shortage of moving companies in New York. Here is what sets FlatRate apart:
- Invented flat rate pricing in 1991. The price you are quoted is the price you pay.
- 6% price accuracy across more than 500,000 moves.
- We manage all building logistics including COI, elevator reservations, and time restrictions.
- Every move is assigned a dedicated move manager who plans each step before the truck leaves.
- Large fleet of modern vehicles with air-ride suspension and clean emissions, inspected and cleaned before every move.
- Fully licensed, insured, and bonded. Regulated by NYC Department of Transportation and US Department of Transportation.
Apartment Moves vs House Moves
Moving to a house can be more complex due to the larger inventory of belongings. A higher complexity in a move requires additional manpower, supplies and a larger mode of transportation. FlatRate Moving has a team of trained and experienced movers that have expertise in navigating all types of residential properties. There is no place too big or small for FlatRate Moving to properly navigate.
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What Makes NYC Residential Moving Different
Most moving guides talk about packing boxes and labeling furniture. That is the easy part. The hard part is everything unique to New York City.
Elevator Access
Most NYC buildings require you to reserve the service elevator in advance. Miss that window and your move stops. FlatRate coordinates this with building management before move day, so you never have to chase it yourself.
Certificate of Insurance
Nearly every NYC building requires a COI from your moving company before they let a truck near the loading dock. FlatRate provides this automatically, no chasing required.
Building Time Restrictions
Many co-ops, condos, and rentals restrict moves to specific hours, often weekdays only. We plan your move around these windows from the start, not the day before.
Walk-Up Buildings
Narrow staircases, low ceilings, tight landings. Walk-up complexity is priced into your flat rate upfront. No surprises on move day, no renegotiations at the door.
Parking and Loading Zones
NYC has strict rules about where trucks can stop and for how long. Our crew knows how to navigate permits, hydrants, and loading dock logistics in every borough.
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Every Type of NYC Residential Move
Apartments and Condos
Walk-Up Buildings
Walk-ups require more time, more skill, and the right crew. Our movers are trained specifically for narrow staircases and tight spaces. The extra complexity is built into your price from the start, not added at the end.
Houses and Townhouses
Houses typically mean more volume, more rooms, and more specialty items. We send the right size crew and the right size truck based on a detailed inventory before your move day.
Luxury and White Glove
For high-value homes, art collections, antiques, and buildings with strict handling requirements, FlatRate offers white glove residential moving. Custom crating, dedicated move management, and movers trained for luxury properties. All under the same guaranteed flat rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in a residential move with FlatRate Moving?
Every FlatRate residential move includes wrapping and packing of all furniture, floor and wall protection, fuel, tolls, and equipment at no extra charge. Items included: couches and chairs wrapped in blankets and shrink wrap, tables disassembled and wrapped, mattresses in specialty boxes, flat-screen TVs in plasma boxes, lamps in lamp boxes, hanging clothing in wardrobe boxes, and glass or marble items up to 4 feet custom cardboard crated.