New York City is notoriously hot during the summer, so if you’re planning to move here then, it’s best to make sure you’re prepared. Horror stories about “fourth-floor walkups” and “pre-war apartments” abound, but take these with a grain of salt. If you’ve done your research and prepared, a summer move to New York City […]
Moving to a new home? As exciting as relocating might seem, there is a lot of work and advance preparation before the big moving day. Getting rid of your excess clutter can go a long way in easing the transition to your new place – you want to start fresh, clean and organized in your […]
While it can be a headache to undergo a big move, hiring movers is a great decision that will likely make the process much easier. But even if the professionals are handling a big portion of the work, there are still a few important things to do before your movers arrive. 1. Dispose of Things […]
New York is known for its sky-scraping buildings and rents that soar just as high. Home to 8.4 million people and growing, the city we love to call home is getting more and more crowded, and more and more expensive, by the minute. Just how expensive? We’ve put together the infographic below, detailing things all […]
New York is a fast-paced city full of culture and arts, career opportunities, world-class cuisine, and non-stop entertainment at every turn. In this city of immigrants, a native New Yorker is a rare find. For decades, people have moved here from all over the country and even from around the world to have a better […]
Your lease is ending soon, and once again you’re facing the prospect of moving. If you are debating between hiring movers and DIY-ing it to save money, here are a few things to consider: 1. Moving in New York City is a Beast If you are thinking about renting a U-Haul and enlisting the help […]
The borough of Manhattan is tiny. At just 13.4 miles long and 2.3 miles wide, the island measures approximately 22.7 square miles in total area. Crammed into this small space (which is less than half the size of Boston) are the 1.6 million of us lucky enough to call this place home. Though New York […]
When moving, there are a lot of moving hacks you can employ to make your move easier. Some of our favorites involve using a surprisingly simple but overwhelmingly helpful household item – saran wrap. Either household plastic wrap or the professional-grade moving wrap used by movers like ourselves should be part of your toolkit for […]
Moving may feel chaotic, but thankfully there’s an app for that. In fact, there are several apps out there to help you with every frustrating and time-consuming part of your move. From a mobile-friendly moving checklist and organizer to an app for arranging furniture, here are some of our favorite moving apps to make your […]
Fast-paced and never boring, New York City is constantly changing. Shops and restaurants come and go, buildings are demoed and rebuilt, and people move in and out in the blink of an eye. Every year we help hundreds of people relocating to Manhattan from out of state, while also moving out dozens more who have […]