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Same Day Movers for Urgent Relocation

Did your lease end earlier than expected and your landlord is asking you to vacate on short notice? Did your office building suddenly become unworkable due to flooding, HVAC issues, or structural problems?

If you need to move on short notice, we can usually get a crew scheduled the same day anywhere in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and beyond.

Short-notice moves often come with complications: freight elevator rules, last-minute COIs, street parking issues. This is the kind of work our crews deal with every day

Need help right now? Reach out and we’ll do our best to get a crew on the way, often within hours.

Same-Day & Last-Minute Movers in NYC

Moving is stressful enough without the added pressure of doing it in a hurry.

There are plenty of reasons you might be planning a last-minute move. Maybe your original movers canceled, your living situation changed suddenly, a family emergency has come up, or you need to relocate for a new job.

We focus on short-notice moves and regularly help NYC renters, families, and businesses relocate when plans change unexpectedly.

Our friendly crews will come equipped with all the supplies you’ll need, pack, disassemble sofas and bed frames, wrap fragile items, and handle the heavy lifting with care
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Once the move is finished, your furniture is placed, boxes are off the truck, and you can focus on unpacking instead of logistic, enjoying a well-earned glass of wine with family or a fresh cup of coffee with your team.
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Emergency Movers Ready To Help

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Home & Apartment Moves

Whether you live in a regal brownstone in Brooklyn or a pre-war walk-up in Washington Heights, we’ll make your house or apartment move a breeze. With years of experience helping New Yorkers relocate, we know how to navigate tight spaces, tricky stairwells, and last-minute schedules, so you don’t feel the usual moving stress.

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Furniture Moving

You can’t haul a sofa onto the subway or cram a dining set into the back of an Uber. For quick, secure furniture moves, you need a team with the right equipment and experience. Need to move a sectional or credenza? Our furniture movers will wrap your items and transport them with our clean, well-maintained trucks.

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Office Movers

Planning a commercial relocation in NYC? We’re equipped to handle office and business moves of all sizes, from boutique storefronts in SoHo to corporate offices in the Financial District. Our experienced crews move quickly, around your schedule and minimize downtime, so you can get back to business as soon as possible.

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Packing & Unpacking

Boxing up all items on your own takes more time and energy than most people expect. Just give us a call, and we’ll bring boxes, tape, and padding, and pack your home or office without stress or shortcuts. We can also handle the unpacking at your new location, helping you get settled faster and without the usual chaos of moving day.

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Loading and Unloading

Need help with the heavy lifting but not the driving? If you’ve rented your own moving truck or container, our crews will bring padding, straps, and dollies, and we’ll load furniture in a way that prevents shifting during transit, not just to protect the item, but to avoid damage to walls and door frames.

Same Day Moving Service: Types of Items We Move

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Fine Art Movers NYC

Moving fine art, antiques, or valuable collections takes special care and precision. Our trained crews approach every item with care and precision, using museum-grade materials and custom-built crates to handle delicate pieces like paintings, sculptures, and heirlooms with the care they deserve.

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Local Furniture Movers NYC

Heavy, bulky furniture is often the toughest part of a move, but it’s what we do best. Our team has the tools and experience to move furniture of all shapes and sizes. Whether it’s a heavy dresser, a glass coffee table, or a custom bookshelf, we disassemble when needed, wrap everything in protective padding, and reassemble each piece in your new space.

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Piano Moving

Pianos are heavy, delicate, and full of moving parts, which makes relocation a real challenge. Using secure straps, protective padding, and specialized dollies to navigate tight hallways, stairs, and tricky corners with care, our piano crews ensure your upright, baby grand, or full grand piano reaches the new destination without a scratch.

Why Choose Imperial Movers for Same Day Moves

Need to move today? Get short-notice or same-day help from one of NYC’s top-rated movers.

Imperial Moving & Storage is based in Manhattan and serves all five New York City boroughs. As a local moving company, we know the ins and outs of moving in NYC, from heavy traffic and parking regulations to maneuvering stairs and other tricky obstacles in NY apartment buildings.

We’re fully certified to handle local and long-distance moves. Our credentials from the New York City Department of Transportation and the U.S. DOT mean we’re authorized to operate within NYC and across state lines. We’re also bonded and insured, so you can rest easy knowing your belongings are protected every step of the way.

With over a decade in business and thousands of successful moves behind us, we know what it takes to get the job done right. Our seasoned crews put their expertise to work simplifying your relocation and making the entire process faster, smoother, and far less stressful.

Before moving day, we walk you through the estimate line by line, so you understand what’s included and what isn’t and answer any questions you may have.

Last-Minute Moving FAQs

Availability depends on crew schedules and distance, but we’re sometimes able to send a team the same day if you give us enough time to react.

Yes! Our crews can handle packing and moving in one go, bringing the boxes, tape, and supplies needed for the job.

Imperial Movers provides short-notice moving services across all five NYC boroughs, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.

If your original movers canceled last minute, call Imperial Movers right away. We’ll check our availability and do our best to organize a crew quickly, so your move is not delayed.

At Imperial, we have transparent and competitive rates, even for urgent moves. While prices may vary based on timing and crew availability, you’ll always get an upfront quote with no hidden fees.

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When Time’s Ticking, New Yorkers Call Imperial: Here’s Why

Our reputation is based on the hundreds of moves we’ve done. Read what New Yorkers have to say about working with our team and why they’d choose our team again.

If disaster (or the weather) strikes and your movers suddenly can’t show up, what happens next will depend on a few different factors…

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If disaster (or the weather) strikes and your movers suddenly can’t show up, what happens next will depend on a few different factors: the moving company itself, your current and future landlords, and the nature of your current and future leases. “There are a lot of variables that are affected by the cancellation,” says Ruma Ferdous of Imperial Moving. “For instance, clients are worried about finding another mover, making sure they have proper insurance to work in the building, if their current landlords will allow them to stay for another day or if they will charge another month’s rent, etc.”

Virginia K. Smith
Brick Underground
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Virginia K. Smith
Brick Underground

Joanne Russo felt a sense of panic when she awoke on October 29 to a rain-soaked, wind-battered city and reports that the worst was yet to come.

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Joanne Russo felt a sense of panic when she awoke on October 29 to a rain-soaked, wind-battered city and reports that the worst was yet to come. “The last thing we wanted was to get stuck,” said Ms. Russo. “We were afraid the movers would bail on us and then we wouldn’t be able to leave for days.” She was relieved when Imperial Moving called at 8 a.m. to say that they would be there in an hour. As businesses shut down and traffic vanished, the movers emptied the women’s two-bedroom on East 31st Street and carted their belongings to their new sixth-floor apartment at 20th Street and First Avenue. They finished shortly before the electricity went out and the elevator shuddered to a stop. Calling it a rough week barely begins to describe New York after Hurricane Sandy.

Kim Velsey
THE NEW YORK OBSERVER
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Kim Velsey
THE NEW YORK OBSERVER

“We don’t charge extra if we take a half an hour longer like most companies,” boasts president Daniel Norber.

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“We don’t charge extra if we take a half an hour longer like most companies,” boasts president Daniel Norber. “We do whatever we can to maintain the price no matter what; we care about our reputation more than that extra $50.” Sweet! Because quite frankly, we do care about that $50.

Sandra Plasse
TimeOut New York
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Sandra Plasse
TimeOut New York

“Zaur and Johny were great and efficient. They handled everything with care and made my NYC move stress-free. Highly recommend Imperial Movers!”

Olivia Russell

“Imperial Movers managed a fairly complex interstate move for me recently. The team was friendly, efficient, and extremely careful with my belongings.”

Mary O’Rourke

“Outstanding job, both moving out and back in, for an apartment renovation. Not an item broken, and incredibly efficient team. On the move‑out to storage, particular kudos to Arpad (the kitchen packer) and Doctor, the team leader.”

Jonathan R.
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Moving is never fun, but in my experience Imperial makes it as stress-free as possible. I wouldn’t use anyone else.

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I’ve used Imperial Moving several times over the years—from a small studio move to most recently moving out of a 3-bedroom apartment, which included carrying a piano up 3 flight of stairs. Every single time, they’ve been professional, efficient, and incredibly reliable.

Their pre-move support is excellent—clear communication, transparent estimates, and helpful coordination that makes the process feel so smooth. On moving day, their crew always shows up on time, ready to work, and handles everything with care and attention. The movers are courteous, fast, and clearly experienced. Even with heavy or delicate items, they take the time to do things right.

Moving is never fun, but in my experience Imperial makes it as stress-free as possible. I wouldn’t use anyone else.

Ido Levran
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Ido Levran
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Highly recommend Imperial Movers — they truly go above and beyond!

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We used Imperial Movers for our relocation in July 2023, and they did an absolutely fantastic job. Dr., the foreman, and the entire team were professional, diligent, energetic, and kind throughout the entire process.

Every item we owned was packed with care and arrived at our new home without a single scratch or anything missing. Their attention to detail and commitment to customer satisfaction made a typically stressful experience completely smooth and worry-free.

Their pricing was very fair, and what stood out even more was their integrity — not once did they try to upcharge us, even when opportunities naturally arose during the move. That kind of honesty is rare and deeply appreciated.

Highly recommend Imperial Movers — they truly go above and beyond!

Or Israel
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Or Israel

In a Hurry? Imperial is on the way.

Need to move today or even within the hour? Our team handles short-notice and same-day moves across NYC. Call now or request a quote and we’ll prep your move with zero stress and no surprises.