New York City Movers

What Makes Moving in New York City Different

New York City’s dense neighborhoods, walk-up buildings with narrow staircases, strict parking rules, elevator scheduling requirements, and complex building regulations make working with experienced local movers essential. Professional NYC movers understand these challenges and help ensure compliance, reduce delays, and create smoother move-in and move-out experiences across all five boroughs.

What New York City moving logistics does Oz Moving & Storage handle?

Oz Moving & Storage handles the complex logistics that make New York City moves challenging. Our teams regularly coordinate with building superintendents and management companies and are often the preferred mover in many residential and commercial buildings across NYC. We manage building Certificates of Insurance (COIs), and property-specific requirements to ensure smoother, faster transitions—especially for repeat moves within the same properties.

Oz Moving & Storage is fully licensed and insured for local and interstate moves (NYS DOT # T-13032, US DOT # 1058063). We carry the coverage levels NYC building management companies require, and we issue Certificates of Insurance directly to your building at no charge, usually within one business day.

“Every building in New York has its own rules. Our crews confirm elevator reservations, COI requirements, and parking logistics before move day, which is how we keep 99.5% of our moves on schedule.“

Nancy Zafrani, General Manager, Oz Moving & Storage

Why do New Yorkers trust Oz Moving & Storage?

• 30+ years serving New York City
• 500,000+ completed moves
• Fully licensed & insured (NY, NJ, interstate)
• Trusted by 15,000+ New Yorkers every year

How Much Do Movers Cost in NYC?

Local moves with Oz start at $300, and most 1-2 bedroom moves in NYC fall between $500 and $1,500 depending on the level of additional services. Every quote is guaranteed upfront, with no hidden fees for stairs, walk-ups, or building requirements. Factors that affect your price include apartment size, packing services, specialty items like pianos or artwork, and whether your building requires a certificate of insurance (COI). If needed, we provide COIs free of charge. For a full breakdown, see our guide to moving costs in NYC, or request a free quote for a guaranteed price.

What 15,000 NYC Moves a Year Taught Us

We complete more moves in New York City than almost anyone, and our dispatch records tell us things about moving in NYC that no one else can publish. All figures below come from Oz Moving & Storage job records, 01/2020 through 07/2026.

The busiest moving month in NYC is June, and the busiest days of the week are Monday and Friday. If you want lower rates and more date flexibility, book a Sunday in January.

The average NYC move takes 4 hours for a studio, 6 hours for a one-bedroom, and 8 hours for a two-bedroom. Walk-up buildings add roughly 30 minutes per flight compared to elevator buildings.

Our most common route is Manhattan to Manhattan, followed by Brooklyn to Brooklyn.

Over 95% of our NYC moves require a Certificate of Insurance, so if your building asks for one, you’re in the majority. We handle it at no charge.

A typical crew is 4 movers for a one-bedroom and 5 for a two-bedroom, which is how we keep most local moves inside a single day.