Movers in SoHo, New York City
Cast-iron loft buildings define SoHo. Most have small or no service elevators, demanding careful planning for oversized furniture.
Building mix
5-7 story cast-iron lofts (mostly converted to condos/co-ops), some new construction on Spring and Broome.
Parking
Brutal. Cobblestones, no commercial loading zones, heavy delivery traffic. Most movers use shuttle from Houston or Canal.
Certificate of Insurance (COI) requirements
Universally required. Loft boards often demand higher umbrella limits ($3M+).
Walk-up surcharges
Many loft buildings have stairs only or a freight elevator that's not always available.
Best times to schedule
Early morning (7–9am) before retail traffic peaks.
Average cost
1BR loft: $1,200–$2,200 · 2BR loft: $2,200–$4,000. Shuttle adds $300–600.
Moving in SoHo, answered
Why are SoHo moves more expensive?
Cobblestones, shuttle parking, narrow freight elevators, and oversized loft furniture all add labor hours.
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