A Long Island move can feel straightforward: driveway access, wider streets, easy loading. NYC changes the equation: curb space, building rules, and tighter time windows.
If you’re moving from Nassau/Suffolk into the city (or the other way around), here’s what MovingServiceByTwoGuys recommends.
1) Building rules become a “must”
In NYC, many buildings require:
– COI (Certificate of Insurance)
– service elevator reservations
– floor/wall protection
– move-hour restrictions
Ask early – approvals can take a few days.
2) Parking is part of your timeline
You’re not just driving to the destination; you’re securing a legal loading spot. Plan for:
– alternate side parking hours
– metered commercial zones
– street cleaning schedules
– higher traffic variability
3) Pack tighter and label harder
City apartments usually have:
– less staging space
– narrower hallways
– more shared areas (lobbies) where boxes can’t sit
Use uniform boxes, label by room, and keep fragile items separated.
4) Elevator vs walk-up changes your crew math
A move into a 4th-floor walk-up can take longer than a larger move into an elevator building. The “number of stairs” matters more than the “number of rooms.”
5) Expect different move-day pacing
In the suburbs, you can “take a breath” in the driveway. In the city, you’re racing the curb, the elevator window, and sometimes the doorman schedule.
If you’re planning a Long Island-to-NYC move, MovingServiceByTwoGuys can help you estimate time based on real access factors and recommend the right crew size to keep the move efficient.