Verified New York City moving companies for local and long-distance moves, packing, loading, and storage - serving Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island and beyond.
The best movers give a written binding estimate, carry real cargo and liability coverage, and are properly licensed. Avoid anyone who quotes low then holds your things for more.
Eight million people, a million buildings, and no patience for no-shows: New York City is the hardest test in America for any service business. When you compare moving companies in New York City, ask every one of them the same three questions: are you licensed and insured for this exact work, who is actually showing up (your crew or a sub), and what does the warranty cover in writing.
Searching for moving companies near me in New York City? Everyone ranked below serves New York City and the surrounding neighborhoods, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first.
Based on Google ratings and review volume as of September 2026, the top rated moving companies in New York City are Otter Moving & Storage, Perfect Moving NYC, Big Apple Moving. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page.
Every company ranked on this page serves New York City and the surrounding area, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, Long Island. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest moving company is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you.
The best movers give a written binding estimate, carry real cargo and liability coverage, and are properly licensed. Avoid anyone who quotes low then holds your things for more.
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