Manhattan Movers
Dependable, Affordable, Trustworthy Manhattan Movers
We started out in the heart of Brooklyn, learning all about community, hard work, and looking out for our neighbors. Now, ZeroMax Moving & Storage brings that same hometown vibe to Manhattan.
Manhattan is home to world-famous destinations like Central Park, and you can explore more about Manhattan and its neighborhoods before your move.
With our office and storage facility in Red Hook, Brooklyn, just minutes from Manhattan, we’ve built a solid reputation one move at a time. We’ve been navigating the busy streets and iconic buildings of Manhattan for years, so we know all the ins and outs that make moving here unique.
When you choose ZeroMax, you're not just getting a moving company. You're working with locals who know the city, its shortcuts, and what it takes to make your move easy and stress-free.
Why Choose ZeroMax Moving and Storage in Manhattan?
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Proven Track Record
Your neighbors across Manhattan trust us with their moves, from Tribeca lofts to Upper West Side co-ops.
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Expert Knowledge
Let the pros handle the loading, the traffic, the parking and everything in between.
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Personalized Service
Moving something complex? Our dedicated team of moving consultants will carefully hear your details and plan around your schedule.
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State-of-the-Art Equipment
Literally! Clean trucks, always on time, no hustle, just stress-free moves.
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Competitive Pricing
We will beat any quote from a verified mover by 5%.
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Fully Licensed and Insured
We offer moving insurance that goes beyond the standard 60 cents per pound.
What Manhattan Customers Say About ZeroMax
Manhattan Moving Services
- Residential Moving Services: Stress-free home moving for apartments, houses, and condos with expert packing and safe transport.
- Office Relocation Services: Smooth and efficient business moves with minimal downtime, handling everything from desks to office furniture.
- Local Moving in Brooklyn and NYC: Expert knowledge of local streets, buildings, and moving challenges across Brooklyn and Manhattan.
- Apartment Moving Services: Specialized apartment moves that handle tight spaces, walk-ups, and elevators with ease.
- Same-Day Moving Services: Quick, reliable moving for last-minute relocations, even on short notice.
- Fine Art and Antique Moving: Professional care and expert packing to ensure safe transport for your fine art and valuable antiques.
- HRA-Approved Moving Services: Affordable moving services for clients with government assistance benefits under the HRA program.
- Professional TV Moving Services: Safe and secure moving for all sizes of televisions, with special care to prevent damage.
- Appliance Moving Services: Expert handling and transport for heavy appliances like refrigerators, washing machines, and ovens.
- Mattress Moving Services in NYC: Clean and protected mattress transport for all sizes, ensuring safe and secure delivery.
- Affordable Storage Solutions: Secure, climate-controlled storage options for both short-term and long-term needs.
We also offer long-distance and international moving services, including full-service packing, transportation, and storage options.
Moving in Manhattan: What Our NYC Movers Plan For
Most Manhattan moves are shaped by the building and the block more than the distance. A two-mile move from the Upper West Side to Chelsea can take longer than a trip to Westchester if the elevator is not booked or the truck has nowhere to stand. Here is what our crews plan before move day.
Co-op and Doorman Building Rules
Most managed buildings in Manhattan ask for a certificate of insurance, a reserved freight or service elevator and moves inside set weekday hours. Some co-ops also ask for a move deposit or a signed building agreement. We send the COI to your managing agent ahead of time, confirm the elevator window with the super and size the crew so the job fits inside it.
Walk-Ups and Tight Stairwells
Pre-war walk-ups in the East Village, Chinatown and Harlem have narrow stairs and sharp turns. We measure sofas, dressers and headboards before move day, take apart anything that will not clear a landing and pad the banisters and door frames so nothing gets marked on the way down.
Parking and Loading on Busy Streets
Curb space is the hardest part of most Manhattan moves. We check alternate side parking days, bus lanes and loading zones at both addresses, send the truck early to hold a spot and keep the load moving so the street is not blocked longer than it has to be.
What a Typical Manhattan Move Looks Like
A common job is a one-bedroom in an Upper East Side doorman building moving to a two-bedroom in Chelsea. A week out we confirm the COI and elevator times for both buildings. On the day, the crew protects the hallways and elevator, wraps the furniture, loads inside the booked window and sets up the new apartment room by room the same afternoon.
Licensed for Local and Interstate Moves
ZeroMax Moving and Storage holds NYS DOT 40574 for moves within New York, plus US DOT 3224565 and MC 1009800 for interstate moves, and is fully insured. Our Brooklyn base is a short drive from Lower Manhattan, so early starts are routine for our crews.
Manhattan Neighborhoods We Serve
We move people across every part of Manhattan. These neighborhoods have their own pages with local building, parking and street detail, and more are on the way.
Chelsea
Pre-war walk-ups near Penn Station, condos along the High Line and lofts on the west side avenues. See how we handle moving in Chelsea.
Chinatown
Five-story walk-ups on Mott Street, narrow sidewalks and busy delivery hours. Read more about our Chinatown moving service.
SoHo
Cast-iron lofts with freight elevators, cobblestone side streets and strict loading hours. Learn about SoHo moves with ZeroMax.
Tribeca
Converted warehouse lofts, doorman condos and large family moves. See our Tribeca moving team.
Upper East Side
Park Avenue co-ops with strict board rules, Yorkville walk-ups and doorman rentals. Visit our Upper East Side moving page.
Upper West Side
Brownstones near Central Park West, riverside towers and pre-war co-ops. Visit our Upper West Side moving page.
Midtown
Doorman towers, office buildings and Garment District lofts, all inside the congestion zone. See how our Midtown movers plan the day.
Financial District
Converted office towers, security zones around Wall Street and cobblestone Seaport blocks. Meet our Financial District moving crew.
Lower East Side
Tenement walk-ups, the Grand Street co-ops and new towers at Essex Crossing. Read about moving on the Lower East Side.
East Village
Walk-ups on St. Marks Place, Alphabet City rentals and the busy student move season. Visit our East Village movers page.
- Battery Park
- Carnegie Hill
- Central Harlem
- Chelsea Movers
- Chinatown Movers
- Civic Center
- Clinton / Hell’s Kitchen
- East Harlem
- East Village Movers
- Financial District Movers
- Flatiron
- Garment district
- Gramercy park
- Greenwich Village
- Hamilton Heights
- Hudson Yards
- Inwood
- Koreatown
- Lenox Hill
- Lincoln Square
- Little Brazil
- Little Italy
- Lower East Side Movers
- Manhattan Valley
- Manhattanville
- Marcus garvey park
- Midtown Movers
- Midtown South
- Morningside Heights
- Murray Hill
- NoHo
- Peter cooper village
- SoHo Movers
- Stuyvesant Town
- Sutton Place
- Times Square
- Tribeca Movers
- Tudor City
- Turtle Bay
- Union Square
- Upper East Side Movers
- Upper West Side Movers
- Washington Heights
- Waterside plaza
- West village
- Yorkville
Manhattan Moving FAQs
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Across NYC, a one-bedroom move typically runs about $550 to $1,200 and a two-bedroom about $900 to $2,200, and Manhattan usually lands at the higher end, often 15 to 25 percent above the city average. For reference, ZeroMax rates start from $99 an hour. Freight elevator windows, doorman building rules, walk-up flights and limited curb space are what push Manhattan prices up. Ask for a free written quote to see your actual cost.
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Two to four weeks is a good lead time for most Manhattan moves, and more is wise if your building needs a COI and a booked freight elevator. The end of the month and the summer season are the busiest stretches, so reserve early for those dates. When a crew is free, ZeroMax can also handle same-day moves for urgent situations.
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Most managed Manhattan buildings require a certificate of insurance, a reserved freight or service elevator and moves during set weekday hours. Co-ops on the Upper East Side and Upper West Side can be strict and often want paperwork 48 to 72 hours in advance, while walk-ups in the East Village or Chinatown usually need none. ZeroMax prepares the COI and works directly with your super or managing agent.
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We serve all of Manhattan, from Battery Park, the Financial District, Tribeca, SoHo and Chinatown to the West Village, Chelsea, Gramercy Park, Murray Hill and Midtown. Uptown we cover the Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Yorkville, Morningside Heights, Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Moves between Manhattan and Brooklyn, Queens or New Jersey are routine for our crews.
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Yes, it is. ZeroMax holds NYS DOT 40574 for moves within New York, plus US DOT 3224565 and MC 1009800 for interstate moves, and the company is fully insured. We also offer coverage options beyond the basic 60 cents per pound, which is worth asking about if you are moving furniture, art or electronics of real value.
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Most NYC movers ask for a small deposit to hold the date and need 48 to 72 hours notice to cancel or reschedule. In Manhattan it also helps to tell your building right away if the date changes, since elevator bookings are hard to move. The exact terms are spelled out in your written quote from ZeroMax.
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