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New York City Moving & Home-Sale Prep Guide
Before you lock in a New York City move, confirm where the truck can load and when the crew can get into each building. For a walk-up, share the stair and landing measurements with the mover. For an elevator building, match the crew’s arrival window to the time management can reserve. If you’re selling, work backward from listing photos and the final walkthrough to schedule cleanouts, repairs, and cleaning.
What to plan for your New York City move or sale
Moving to or within New York City
Send your mover the exact address, approved building entrance, and photos of the curb and posted signs. Ask where the crew plans to load and whether a longer carry from the truck changes the estimate. If there’s a service entrance or loading dock, confirm when the truck can use it.
Selling a condo, co-op, or house
Ask your agent which rooms will lead the listing and what should stay through photos. Before booking a cleanout, confirm which fixtures, appliances, or window treatments are expected to stay. In a managed building, ask whether removal crews and donation pickups need their own loading arrangements. Include any separate storage space in the final walkthrough.
Move-in services and decorating
Measure the tightest turn between the entrance and the unit before ordering furniture. If the retailer delivers the piece boxed, send the carton dimensions to the crew. Once the bed, sofa, and desk are placed, mark where you want curtains, mirrors, and shelving. Ask management whether deliveries and installation visits have different access rules.
TV mounting and DIY
Take a wide photo of the intended TV wall and note the seating, outlets, and soundbar location. If you rent or live in a managed building, confirm which changes are allowed. Keep the TV and bracket model numbers handy and have the mounting surface checked before drilling if its construction is unclear.
Getting rid of a sofa, mattress, or box spring in NYC?
NYC311 says residential bulk collection follows the address’s collection schedule and does not offer pickup appointments. Check which collection day applies to your item and where your building wants it set out. For city collection, fully enclose each mattress or box spring in a clear plastic bag and seal it securely. If collection falls after key return, arrange another pickup before you lose access.
Example — A Brooklyn walk-up to a Manhattan elevator building
Suppose the destination offers an elevator slot from 1 to 3 p.m. Give the mover the origin’s stairs and carry distance before asking for an arrival window. Ask how much unloading time the crew needs and what happens if it arrives late. If the old sofa isn’t coming, give it a separate removal plan so it doesn’t take up time during loading. Confirm with destination management whether the mover needs to submit a certificate of insurance before the reservation is approved.
Need help sorting out your New York City move?
Bring your move dates, photos of the stairs or loading area, and a short list of what you need to move, remove, or install. We’ll help you decide what to schedule first and what to confirm with your mover, building, or agent.
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