The 5 Best Moving Companies in NYC (2026)

Updated October 2026 · 5 picks

The best moving companies in NYC in 2026 are FlatRate Moving, Moishe's Moving & Storage, Dumbo Moving & Storage, Roadway Moving and Oz Moving & Storage. All are established, licensed New York movers that handle building paperwork like certificates of insurance. Always confirm a mover's USDOT and NYSDOT numbers before you book.

1. FlatRate Moving — Flatiron (headquarters), Manhattan

All-inclusive flat pricing since 1991, plus a white-glove tier for high-end moves.

Specialty Local, long-distance and international moves; storage; white-gloveBest for Apartments, homes and offices

FlatRate Moving has been moving New Yorkers since 1991 and, as the name says, quotes flat, all-inclusive prices — fuel, tolls, parking tickets and labor rolled in — which removes the biggest anxiety of an hourly move. It handles local, long-distance and international moves, climate-controlled storage and an 'ELITE' white-glove service for fine furniture and art.

It also offers an app for tracking your truck and building a photo inventory, and it is headquartered on Broadway in the Flatiron District.

Good to know: Book the in-home or video survey — a flat quote is only as accurate as the inventory it is based on.

1123 Broadway, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10010

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2. Moishe's Moving & Storage — New York City, Manhattan

A New York name since 1983, with its own crews and its own storage facilities.

Specialty Local and long-distance moves, self-storage, art and wine storageBest for Households and businesses

Moishe's has been a fixture of New York moving since 1983, and its trucks are a familiar sight across the city. It uses its own employees rather than subcontractors and owns and operates its storage facilities, which matters if your move involves a gap between apartments.

Beyond moving, it offers self-storage, climate-controlled art and wine storage and packing supplies, with both flat-rate and hourly quotes.

Good to know: If you need storage between leases, bundle it with the move — it runs its own facilities.

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3. Dumbo Moving & Storage — Brooklyn Navy Yard area, Brooklyn

A Brooklyn-based mover since 2006, good at the paperwork NYC buildings demand.

Specialty Local and long-distance moves, packing, storage, specialty itemsBest for Apartments, offices and students

Dumbo Moving & Storage has been moving New Yorkers since 2006 from its base in Brooklyn. It handles local and long-distance moves, packing, short- and long-term storage and specialty items like pianos and art, plus same-building and student moves.

It provides certificates of insurance free of charge and helps with building coordination such as elevator reservations — the details that derail many New York moves.

Good to know: Ask about the price-lock guarantee on its guaranteed-rate quotes.

15 N Oxford St, Brooklyn, NY 11205

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4. Roadway Moving — Midtown East (headquarters), Manhattan

A big fleet, white-glove options and the official mover of the New York Yankees.

Specialty Residential, commercial and long-distance moves, specialty items, storageBest for Apartments, homes and businesses

Roadway Moving runs a large fleet from its Third Avenue headquarters and covers everything from studio apartments to office relocations and interstate moves, with white-glove handling for art, pianos and antiques, crating, and climate-controlled storage.

It is the official moving and storage partner of the New York Yankees, and offers live tracking and full-value protection coverage.

Good to know: For valuable furniture, ask about full-value protection rather than the basic per-pound coverage.

845 3rd Ave, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10022

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5. Oz Moving & Storage — New York City, Manhattan

A long-established Manhattan mover known for apartment and office moves.

Specialty Local and long-distance moves, office relocations, storageBest for Apartments and businesses

Oz Moving & Storage is a long-established New York mover that handles residential and commercial moves in Manhattan and beyond, along with packing and storage.

As with any mover, compare a written quote, confirm its licensing numbers and check that the quote covers your building's requirements before you book.

Good to know: Get at least two written quotes based on the same inventory — it is the only fair comparison.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I check that a NYC mover is licensed?

Movers that operate within New York State must hold a New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) license, and interstate movers need a USDOT number registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Reputable movers print both numbers on their website. You can look up USDOT numbers on the FMCSA's site.

What is a certificate of insurance (COI) and why does my building want one?

Most Manhattan co-ops, condos and managed rental buildings require movers to send a certificate of insurance naming the building and its managing agent before move day, and many also require you to book the service elevator. Good NYC movers handle COIs routinely — ask for it as soon as you book.

How much does it cost to move in New York City?

It depends on volume, distance, stairs and timing. Local moves are often priced by the hour for a crew and truck, or as a flat rate after an inventory; long-distance moves are priced by weight or volume. The first and last days of the month and the summer are the busiest and most expensive times to move.

Should I tip movers in New York?

Tipping is customary but optional. Many people tip each mover a set amount per person for a half-day or full day, more for walk-ups or heavy items, and some prefer a percentage of the bill. Cold water and snacks on a hot day are appreciated too.