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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. How we rank these New York City businesses Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else. - **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all. - **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so. - **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today. - **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month. - **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve New York City to be listed here. We measure the distance from the business to the city and drop the ones that are really in another market, which is why you will not see a clinic an hour away sitting above the one down the road. - **The ranked order is not for sale.** No business can pay to move up in the numbered list. Every position in it is earned on public ratings and review volume and nothing else. - **Featured is a labelled spotlight, not a rank.** The starred card above the rankings is reserved for businesses that have recently joined Top Rated. A new client can be excellent and still have a short review history, and the numbers alone would bury them for months, so the spotlight gives them visibility while that history builds. It carries no position number, it never moves anyone in the numbered list below it, and it is clearly marked every time it appears. We also rotate it: promotions and seasonal events cycle different clients through the slot, so it is a turn in the spotlight rather than a permanent purchase. **What is changing.** We are adding a second signal: reviews left here by customers whose job we can actually trace. It is built and published below so you can see it before it counts, and it is not part of the order yet. A review will count more when we can prove the job happened, not because it was left on our site. How much each kind of review counts - 1.6x**Verified job** A Top Rated review from a customer whose job we can trace: we brokered the lead, the work was booked, and the review came after the job. - 1.2x**Verified account** A Top Rated review from a real, signed-in account that we cannot tie to a specific job. - 1x**Google** A public Google review. This is the baseline and it is not discounted. - 0x**Unverified** Anything we cannot stand behind. Shown if we show it, counts for nothing. Still curious? [The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/). ## The full New York City ranking Show independents only 1 [Otter Moving & Storage Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/otter-moving-storage/) ★★★★★ 5 · 3032 Google reviews · 34 Berry St [View profile](/biz/otter-moving-storage/) [Call](tel:+12123009828) [Website](https://ottermoving.com/?otter_crm=GMB-NY&rsx_call=GMB-NY&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 2 [Perfect Moving NYC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/perfect-moving-nyc/) ★★★★★ 5 · 3032 Google reviews · 414 Broadway Fl 6 [View profile](/biz/perfect-moving-nyc/) [Call](tel:+16469334630) [Website](https://perfectmoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 3 [Big Apple Moving Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/big-apple-moving/) ★★★★★ 5 · 2306 Google reviews · 750 Lexington Ave 9th floor [View profile](/biz/big-apple-moving/) [Call](tel:+12123650707) [Website](https://bigapplemoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 4 [Metropolis Moving - NYC Movers Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/metropolis-moving-nyc-movers/) ★★★★★ 5 · 594 Google reviews · 476 Jefferson St [View profile](/biz/metropolis-moving-nyc-movers/) [Call](tel:+17187104520) [Website](https://metropolismoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 5 [Zenith Moving NYC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/zenith-moving-nyc/) ★★★★★ 5 · 575 Google reviews · 767 Lexington Ave #300 [View profile](/biz/zenith-moving-nyc/) [Call](tel:+12126866862) [Website](https://www.zenithmoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 6 [Make A Move Moving - NYC Moving & Storage Company Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/make-a-move-moving-nyc-moving-storage-company/) ★★★★★ 5 · 234 Google reviews · 101 6th Ave 8th & 9th Floor [View profile](/biz/make-a-move-moving-nyc-moving-storage-company/) [Call](tel:+17185046811) [Website](https://makeamovemoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 7 [Murphy Moving Company NYC - Office Movers Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/murphy-moving-company-nyc-office-movers/) ★★★★★ 5 · 85 Google reviews · 116 W 23rd St Ste 500 office 96 [View profile](/biz/murphy-moving-company-nyc-office-movers/) [Call](tel:+13322392878) [Website](https://murphymovers.com/ny/manhattan-ny/officemovers/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 8 [Boss Movers NYC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/boss-movers-nyc/) ★★★★★ 5 · 45 Google reviews · 111 3rd Ave [View profile](/biz/boss-movers-nyc/) [Call](tel:+19292322677) [Website](http://www.bossmoversnyc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 9 [Roadway Moving - NYC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/roadway-moving-nyc/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 4261 Google reviews · 845 3rd Ave 6th floor [View profile](/biz/roadway-moving-nyc/) [Call](tel:+12128125240) [Website](https://www.roadwaymoving.com/?wm_crm=GMB-NY&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 10 [NYC Great Movers Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/nyc-great-movers/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 2214 Google reviews · 58 2nd Ave [View profile](/biz/nyc-great-movers/) [Call](tel:+17182858565) [Website](https://nycgreatmovers.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 11 [Perfect Moving Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/perfect-moving/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 1682 Google reviews · 46-34 11th St [View profile](/biz/perfect-moving/) [Call](tel:+16469693305) [Website](https://perfectmoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 12 [Flex Moving Inc Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/flex-moving-inc/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 981 Google reviews · 276 Greenpoint Ave [View profile](/biz/flex-moving-inc/) [Call](tel:+19296993370) [Website](http://flexmovingnyc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 13 [Intense Movers](/biz/intense-movers/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 652 Google reviews · 213 Taaffe Pl [View profile](/biz/intense-movers/) [Call](tel:+19179664715) [Website](http://www.intensemovers.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 14 [Liffey Van Lines - NYC Moving Company Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/liffey-van-lines-nyc-moving-company/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 650 Google reviews · 234 E 121st St [View profile](/biz/liffey-van-lines-nyc-moving-company/) [Call](tel:+12124103500) [Website](https://liffeymoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 15 [Cool Hand Movers Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/cool-hand-movers/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 510 Google reviews · 553 Prospect Ave [View profile](/biz/cool-hand-movers/) [Call](tel:+12126341685) [Website](https://www.coolhandmovers.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) ✓ Claimed & verified 16 [Lifestyle Moving & Storage NYC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/lifestyle-moving-storage-nyc/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 385 Google reviews · 99 Hudson St 5th Floor #7148 [View profile](/biz/lifestyle-moving-storage-nyc/) [Call](tel:+16465354919) [Website](https://www.lifestyle-moving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 17 [JP Urban Moving Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/jp-urban-moving/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 326 Google reviews · 266 St Marks Ave 3rd fl [View profile](/biz/jp-urban-moving/) [Call](tel:+17189651925) [Website](https://www.jpurbanmoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 18 [Moishe's Moving & Storage Companies NYC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/moishe-s-moving-storage-companies-nyc/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 321 Google reviews · 132 Crosby St [View profile](/biz/moishe-s-moving-storage-companies-nyc/) [Call](tel:+18002668387) [Website](https://www.moishes.com/areas-served/new-york-city/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 19 [U Santini Moving & Storage Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/u-santini-moving-storage/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 268 Google reviews · 239 15th St [View profile](/biz/u-santini-moving-storage/) [Call](tel:+12125401641) [Website](https://www.usantini.com/brooklyn/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 20 [Solidarity Movers Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/solidarity-movers/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 251 Google reviews · 87 River St [View profile](/biz/solidarity-movers/) [Call](tel:+19292954228) [Website](https://www.solidaritymovers.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 21 [New York Movers - Maxi Moving Company in NYC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/new-york-movers-maxi-moving-company-in-nyc/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 241 Google reviews · 244 5th Ave [View profile](/biz/new-york-movers-maxi-moving-company-in-nyc/) [Call](tel:+17186449279) [Website](https://maximoving.com/ny/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 22 [Diamond Hands Moving & Storage NYC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/diamond-hands-moving-storage-nyc/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 189 Google reviews · 147 Prince St [View profile](/biz/diamond-hands-moving-storage-nyc/) [Call](tel:+17186896969) [Website](https://diamondhandsmoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 23 [Heart Moving Manhattan NYC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/heart-moving-manhattan-nyc/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 179 Google reviews · 305 E 105th St #2a [View profile](/biz/heart-moving-manhattan-nyc/) [Call](tel:+13475660902) [Website](https://heartmoving.us/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 24 [Cheap Moving NY Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/cheap-moving-ny/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 158 Google reviews · 1122 Avenue Z #3 [View profile](/biz/cheap-moving-ny/) [Call](tel:+17182388549) [Website](https://www.cheapmovingny.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 25 [Gentle Giant Moving Company](/biz/gentle-giant-moving-company/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 155 Google reviews · 100 Bowne St Bay 52 [View profile](/biz/gentle-giant-moving-company/) [Call](tel:+17189071830) [Website](https://www.gentlegiant.com/locations/ny/brooklyn/moving-company.html?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 26 [movd.nyc Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/movd-nyc/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 92 Google reviews · 575 5th Ave Fl 14 [View profile](/biz/movd-nyc/) [Call](tel:+13476201471) [Website](http://www.movd.nyc/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 27 [Eagle Transfer - Moving, Storage, Install, Liquidation NYC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/eagle-transfer-moving-storage-install-liquidation-nyc/) ★★★★½ 4.9 · 55 Google reviews · 352 7th Ave #1505 [View profile](/biz/eagle-transfer-moving-storage-install-liquidation-nyc/) [Call](tel:+12127410404) [Website](http://www.eagletransfer.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 28 [Piece of Cake Moving and Storage Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/piece-of-cake-moving-and-storage/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 13727 Google reviews · 10-15 46th Ave [View profile](/biz/piece-of-cake-moving-and-storage/) [Call](tel:+12126517273) [Website](https://mypieceofcakemove.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 29 [SEKA Moving and Storage NY Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/seka-moving-and-storage-ny/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 2250 Google reviews · 48 Wall St #1100 [View profile](/biz/seka-moving-and-storage-ny/) [Call](tel:+12122030280) [Website](https://sekamoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 30 [Excellent Quality Movers Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/excellent-quality-movers/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 338 Google reviews · 106 Ferris St [View profile](/biz/excellent-quality-movers/) [Call](tel:+18888466683) [Website](https://www.eqmovers.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 31 [Divine Moving and Storage Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/divine-moving-and-storage/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 283 Google reviews · 845 3rd Ave [View profile](/biz/divine-moving-and-storage/) [Call](tel:+12122444011) [Website](https://divinemoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 32 [Dynamic Movers NYC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/dynamic-movers-nyc/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 130 Google reviews · 447 Broadway [View profile](/biz/dynamic-movers-nyc/) [Call](tel:+12122036365) [Website](https://dynamicmoversnyc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 33 [Solid Movers NYC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/solid-movers-nyc/) ★★★★½ 4.8 · 33 Google reviews · 69 Clinton St [View profile](/biz/solid-movers-nyc/) [Call](tel:+19293354385) [Website](http://www.solidmoversnyc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 34 [Moishe's Moving NYC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/moishe-s-moving-nyc/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 1015 Google reviews · 450 W 15th St [View profile](/biz/moishe-s-moving-nyc/) [Call](tel:+18002668387) [Website](https://www.moishes.com/areas-served/new-york-city?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 35 [FlatRate Moving Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/flatrate-moving/) ★★★★½ 4.7 · 2883 Google reviews · 1123 Broadway 7th Fl [View profile](/biz/flatrate-moving/) [Call](tel:+12129889292) [Website](https://www.flatrate.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 36 [Sven Moving Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/sven-moving/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 182 Google reviews · 118 S 3rd St #30 [View profile](/biz/sven-moving/) [Call](tel:+17184879806) [Website](https://svenmoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 37 [Oz Moving & Storage - NYC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/oz-moving-storage-nyc/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 1426 Google reviews · 228 E 45th St Ste 1005 [View profile](/biz/oz-moving-storage-nyc/) [Call](tel:+12124526683) [Website](https://ozmoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 38 [Dumbo Moving and Storage NYC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/dumbo-moving-and-storage-nyc/) ★★★★½ 4.6 · 4460 Google reviews · 15 N Oxford St [View profile](/biz/dumbo-moving-and-storage-nyc/) [Call](tel:+17182228282) [Website](https://dumbomoving.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 39 [Clean Cut Movers NYC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/clean-cut-movers-nyc/) ★★★★½ 4.5 · 221 Google reviews · 26 1st Ave [View profile](/biz/clean-cut-movers-nyc/) [Call](tel:+16468673685) [Website](https://www.cleancutmoversnyc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 40 [Man With A Van Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/man-with-a-van/) ★★★★ 4.4 · 283 Google reviews · 414 W 42nd St [View profile](/biz/man-with-a-van/) [Call](tel:+18005756006) [Website](http://www.manwithavan.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? 41 [Imperial Moving & Storage Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/imperial-moving-storage/) ★★★★ 4.4 · 1743 Google reviews · 1147 Broadway 2nd floor [View profile](/biz/imperial-moving-storage/) [Call](tel:+16464919507) [Website](http://www.imperialmovers.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral) Unclaimed - is this yours? Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in New York City; owners can claim and verify their listing free. ## Moving Companies in New York City: common questions ### Who are the best moving companies in New York City? Based on Google ratings and review volume as of October 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. ### How do I find moving companies near me in New York City? 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. ### How do I choose a moving company in New York City? 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. Run a business in moving companies? [After Hours AI](https://afterhai.com/) answers your calls 24/7 so you never miss a customer. ## Are you a top-rated New York City pro? Listings and claims are free. Early claimants receive Premium at no charge, a $297 value, after confirmation. No purchase is required. [Claim your free listing](#) Prefer to talk? Call or text the Top Rated directory on [(813) 454-0813](tel:+18134540813). This is our number, not the number of any business listed here. 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