Upper West Side movers
Movers on the Upper West Side
The Upper West Side is mostly pre-war co-ops with doormen and service elevators, brownstones on the side streets between the avenues, and newer towers around Lincoln Square and Riverside South. From our Brooklyn base we're usually there in 35–55 minutes.
Many co-ops here set weekday move hours, ask for a certificate of insurance and may want a move deposit. We send the COI to your managing agent, book the service elevator and plan the truck's stop on the side street. Call or text (212) 555-0142 and we'll answer in under a minute.
Quick answer
Do you cover the Upper West Side?
Yes. We move co-ops, brownstones and new towers across the Upper West Side, from Lincoln Square to Manhattan Valley, 35–55 minutes from our Brooklyn base. We charge $165 an hour for two movers and a truck with a 3-hour minimum, or agree a fixed price after a video walkthrough. Send us your building's move rules and we'll handle the COI and the elevator booking.
- Local base
- Brooklyn, 35–55 min away
- Best for
- Co-ops and brownstones
- Quote details
- Move rules, elevator, floor
Local knowledge
What matters when moving in Upper West Side
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Co-op move rules
Many buildings allow moves only on weekdays within set hours, and want a certificate of insurance and sometimes a deposit. We read your building's rules and work to them.
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Service entrances on the side streets
Doorman buildings on Central Park West, West End Avenue and Riverside Drive often use a side-street service entrance. We plan the truck stop there, not on the avenue.
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No parkway for trucks
Box trucks can't use the Henry Hudson Parkway, so we plan the route on the avenues and allow for traffic on Broadway and Amsterdam.
Our services
Moving services in Upper West Side
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Apartment & Home Moves
Local apartment and home moves across the five boroughs, North Jersey and Westchester, from fifth-floor walk-ups to doorman buildings.
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Piano Moves
Upright and grand pianos moved up and down New York stairs by our own crews, with piano boards, straps and heavy padding.
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Packing Services
Full or partial packing by our own packers, with boxes, paper and wardrobe cartons priced on the quote.
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Nearby
Nearby areas we also cover
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Manhattan
25–60 min from our base · Upper West Side, Upper East Side, Harlem
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Harlem
40–60 min from our base · Central Harlem, Strivers' Row, Mount Morris Park
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Recent jobs
Recent jobs near Upper West Side
Job storyStudio Move: Upper West Side → Astoria
Noah messaged us late on a Monday night: his new Astoria lease had started and he needed to be out of his Upper West Side studio by the end of the week. We had a Thursday morning opening. The pickup was a 9th-floor studio in a doorman building with a service elevator; the drop-off was the 2nd floor of a two-family house in Astoria. We quoted 3 to 4 hours at $165 an hour, and it came in at 3½.
Job storySmall Office Move: Manhattan → Jersey City
A 14-person design studio was moving from an office in Midtown South to a new floor in Downtown Jersey City, and it couldn’t lose a working day. Both buildings only allowed freight elevator moves on weekends, so we planned it over Saturday and Sunday: pack and move on Saturday, set up on Sunday, open on Monday at 9. The office manager sent floor plans for both spaces three weeks ahead, and we agreed a fixed price before the weekend.
Job storyUpright Piano Move: Harlem → Williamsburg
Ruth was moving her family’s upright piano, about 500 pounds and older than she is, from her mother’s Harlem brownstone to her own apartment on the 3rd floor of a Williamsburg walk-up. The pickup meant carrying it down a brownstone stoop; the drop-off was three flights up a narrow stair with one tight turn. Marcus, our crew lead for piano jobs, looked over a video of the Williamsburg stairwell before we quoted, and we agreed a fixed price for the job.
Free quote
How we quote moves in Upper West Side
Send the basics
Both addresses, your date and what is moving. Chat or text works best for Upper West Side.
Show us the access
A short video of the stairs, hallway and big items, or a quick home visit for larger moves.
Get a clear price
Hourly or agreed price, written down, with everything included. No surprises on the day.
Upper West Side moving questions
Still not sure? Ask us. We reply in under a minute.
Chat nowDo you cover the whole Upper West Side?
Yes, from Lincoln Square up to Manhattan Valley and on to Morningside Heights. We're 35–55 minutes from our Brooklyn base.
My co-op only allows moves on weekdays. Is that a problem?
Not at all; it's normal here. We work Monday to Saturday from 7am and schedule your move inside your building's hours.
How long does a typical Upper West Side move take?
A 1-bedroom co-op usually takes 4–6 hours including the drive. A large pre-war apartment full of books, art and furniture can take a full day, and our packing help shortens it.
Do you move pianos on the Upper West Side?
Yes, uprights and grands, in elevator buildings and brownstones. Tell us the piano type and the building access and we'll quote it.
Do I need to tell my building in advance?
Yes, as early as possible. Most buildings want your date reserved, a certificate of insurance and sometimes a deposit; we send the COI once you confirm.
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