Moving into a Manhattan High rise apartment building guide

Moving into a Manhattan high rise apartment building can be a little tricky, especially if you’ve never done it before. The key to smoothly accomplishing such a move is to work with a moving company that has years of experience in this area. Here at U.Santini, we’ve been moving people in and out of NYC high rise buildings since the Empire State Building was brand new. We’ve seen it all. But even if you decide to turn your move completely over to a professional moving service, it’s still important to know what to expect. That’s why we’ve put this guide together. We hope it’s helpful.

Schedule the Freight Elevator

You may have a hard time making friends with your new neighbors if their first encounter with you involves you hogging the elevator all day. Save yourself (and your new neighbors) a lot of trouble by scheduling an elevator with the doorman or building manager.

Some apartment buildings may charge you a fee for scheduling an elevator. Be sure to call and make your elevator reservation at least a couple of weeks in advance of your move, and follow up the day before your move with a phone call or text to make sure the building management remembers your plans.

Schedule a Parking Space

In NYC, parking spaces are even more precious than elevators, so be a good neighbor and reserve your parking spot before your moving truck shows up on moving day. Again, work with your doorman or the building manager, and let them know several weeks ahead of time about your plans and what you need in the way of parking space. You’ll also need to communicate well with your moving company regarding the rules and regulations of your apartment building.

Find Out About Luggage Carts

Many high rise apartment buildings have luggage carts that you can use for moving your personal belongings, but in order to have access to these carts, you’ll have to ask. Asking in advance will mean you have a better chance of reserving the carts.

Of course, if you work with a moving company, they’ll probably have all the necessary equipment for moving your boxes and furniture in and out of any high rise apartment building.

Reduce Your Belongings

There are several reasons to go through your belongings and get rid of things you don’t really need before you move into a high rise. First of all, most apartments in high rises are tight on space, and your new home will feel roomier if you have less stuff crammed into it.

Secondly, your move will be easier and less expensive if you have pared your belongings down to the items you really need and love. If you have items to get rid of some of your belongings before your move, hold a garage sale or donate your your gently used items to charity. You’ll want to take care of this before you begin packing so you don’t accidentally pack items you’d like to leave behind.

Find a Reliable Moving Company

Whether you want to hire help to cover the entire move from packing to unpacking or you just need to hire a truck, you’ll want to make sure that you find a moving company that is reliable, affordably priced, and easy to work with.

It’s wise to find a moving company that has years of experience in the area you’re moving to, and it never hurts if they have an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. This rating means that many people have had positive experiences with the company, and when you’re putting all of your worldly possessions into someone else’s hands, reassurance is important.

To learn more about moving into a NYC high rise, contact us at U.Santini. We’re happy to answer your questions or give you a quote on your upcoming move. 718-768-6778.

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