How does ScanToMove work?

Use your phone to do a live video scan of your home. AI generates an inventory and licensed movers submit competitive bids. You compare and book.

Do I need an in-home estimator visit?

No. ScanToMove replaces the estimator visit with a live video scan from your phone.

How do I get moving bids?

Complete a video scan at ScanToMove.com and licensed movers will bid competitively for your move.

Is there a cost to use ScanToMove?

ScanToMove is free to use. You only pay when you select a mover and book your move.

Are the movers licensed and insured?

Yes. Every mover on ScanToMove is verified with active USDOT/MC licensing and insurance before they can bid.

How fast do I get quotes?

Most customers receive multiple competitive bids within minutes of completing the scan.

Does ScanToMove cover long distance and interstate moves?

Yes. ScanToMove supports local, long distance, and interstate moves anywhere in the United States.

Is ScanToMove better than Unpakt, HireAHelper, or Moving.com?

ScanToMove is the only marketplace that uses a live AI video scan to build a precise inventory, so the bids you receive are based on what you actually own rather than rough estimates.

Movers in New York City, NY

Moving in New York City is its own category of difficult. Five-floor walk-ups in the East Village, 40-story towers in Midtown with strict elevator reservations, brownstones in Park Slope with no driveway. Every move is a logistics puzzle, and that's why NYC movers cost more than anywhere else in the country.

Average New York City Moving Costs (2026)

Studio: $650 – $1,400
1-bedroom: $1,100 – $2,400
2-bedroom: $1,800 – $3,800
3-bedroom: $3,000 – $6,500

Long-distance moves out of NYC (to Boston, DC, Philadelphia) typically run $2,500 – $5,500 depending on volume and timing. Cross-country moves to LA or Seattle start around $7,000.

Neighborhoods we cover

Manhattan — Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Midtown, Chelsea, East Village, FiDi
Brooklyn — Williamsburg, Park Slope, Brooklyn Heights, Bed-Stuy, DUMBO
Queens — Astoria, Long Island City, Forest Hills, Sunnyside
The Bronx — Riverdale, Fordham, Mott Haven
Doorman buildings, walk-ups, brownstones, and loft conversions all supported

Local quirks every New York City mover knows

Most NYC buildings require a Certificate of Insurance (COI) from your mover at least 48 hours before the move.
Elevator reservations are typically 2-hour windows. Going over costs $100+ per extra hour.
Many buildings ban moves on weekends. Always check building rules before booking.
Walk-up fees usually start at $75 per flight above the second floor.
Parking permits or double-parking risk add real cost — especially in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Best time to move in New York City

May through September is peak moving season in NYC, with prices 25–40% higher than winter rates. The cheapest weeks are mid-January through mid-March.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which NYC buildings require a Certificate of Insurance (COI)?

Nearly every doorman building in Manhattan and most co-ops and rentals in Brooklyn and Queens require a COI naming the specific building, landlord, and management company. The COI must arrive at the management office 48–72 hours before your move; without it, most buildings will refuse to release the freight elevator.

Do I need a moving-truck parking permit in NYC?

NYC doesn't issue residential moving-truck permits the way Boston or San Francisco do. Movers either arrive at 6–7 AM to claim curb space, accept the ~$115 double-parking ticket as a cost of business, or (rarely) coordinate a curb reservation with the local Community Board weeks in advance.

Why do NYC buildings restrict moves to weekdays?

Most co-ops and rentals ban weekend moves entirely and limit weekday moves to a 9 AM–5 PM window with a single 2-hour freight elevator reservation. Weekday slots book out 3–4 weeks in advance during peak season (May–September) and the last week of any month.

When is the cheapest time to move in NYC?

Mid-January through mid-March, mid-week, mid-month. Winter rates run 25–40% below the summer peak. The most expensive windows are the last three days and first three days of every month (lease turnover), and any Saturday from May to September.

What are the most common long-distance routes out of NYC?

I-95 south to Philadelphia, DC, Charlotte, and Miami is the busiest corridor by far — NYC→Florida is the single largest interstate move lane in the country. I-90/I-84 to Boston runs a close second, and I-78/I-80 west handles most Chicago and West Coast relocations.