Manhattan to Brooklyn Movers

Manhattan to Brooklyn is a reverse-commute style move. Distance is short but the Manhattan-side load is often the bottleneck — narrow streets, doorman buildings, and tight elevator windows.

Distance: 9 miles · Drive time: 30–75 minutes

Typical Manhattan → Brooklyn moving costs

• Studio: $650 – $1,300
• 1-bedroom: $1,100 – $2,200
• 2-bedroom: $1,800 – $3,600
• 3-bedroom: $2,900 – $5,800

Timeline

Same-day for most household sizes.

Route notes

• Doorman buildings in Manhattan require COIs 48–72 hours in advance.
• Brooklyn walk-ups (Park Slope, Bed-Stuy, Crown Heights) carry per-flight stair fees.
• Avoid Brooklyn Bridge — truck restrictions; use Manhattan Bridge or BQE.

Tips for this move

• Confirm Brooklyn destination parking — Williamsburg, DUMBO, Park Slope have strict alternate-side rules.
• Ground-floor brownstones in Brooklyn are not all loadable from the street — confirm with mover.

Frequently Asked Questions

Average cost?

1-bedroom: $1,100–$2,200. Add $75+ per flight for walk-ups.

Can I move on a Sunday?

Many Manhattan buildings ban weekend moves. Always confirm building rules before booking.