Cross-City Moving in NYC — Inexpensive, Flat-Rate Local Movers
Moving from one end of New York City to the other? Whether you’re heading from Brooklyn to the Upper West Side, Queens to Midtown, or just a few neighborhoods over,
Divine Moving & Storage makes cross-city moving simple, affordable, and stress-free.
With more than two decades of experience and thousands of happy customers, we’re the
inexpensive NYC moving company that delivers full-service local moves without surprise fees or headaches.
What Is a Cross-City Move in NYC?
A
cross-city move is any local relocation within New York City that still feels like a big jump—from borough to borough or across town. Examples include:
- Brooklyn → Manhattan (Williamsburg to Chelsea, Park Slope to Upper East Side)
- Queens → Manhattan (Astoria to Midtown, Long Island City to Financial District)
- Manhattan → Brooklyn, Queens, or the Bronx
- Moves within the same borough but across town (Harlem to FiDi, Bay Ridge to Greenpoint, etc.)
Traffic, parking rules, building COIs, elevators, and tight stairwells can turn even a “short” local move into a major operation. That’s where Divine comes in.
Why Choose Divine for Your Cross-City Move?
Inexpensive, Flat-Rate Local Moving
We specialize in
flat-rate NYC moving—no hourly games, no mystery add-ons. After a quick inventory, we give you a guaranteed price that covers everything agreed on, so you know exactly what your cross-city move will cost before moving day.
Experienced NYC Movers, Not Day Labor
Our crews are
fully in-house. No subcontractors, no random day laborers. Just trained Divine movers who know how to protect your furniture, navigate tight hallways, and keep buildings happy.
We Know Every Borough, Block, and Building Rule
Cross-city moves are all about logistics. We deal with:
- Building management rules and Certificates of Insurance (COIs)
- Freight elevator reservations and loading dock coordination
- No-parking zones, bus lanes, bike lanes, and tight streets
- Walk-ups, brownstones, high-rises, and luxury buildings
You focus on your new neighborhood. We’ll focus on getting you there smoothly.
What’s Included in a Cross-City Move?
- Flat-rate quote based on your inventory and access
- Professional movers with years of NYC experience
- Truck, fuel, and equipment included (no separate truck rental)
- Furniture protection (pads, shrink wrap, and securing on the truck)
- Disassembly & reassembly of basic furniture as needed
- Floor, wall, and doorway protection where required by buildings
- Optional packing and unpacking services
- Optional short- or long-term storage at our 550 Barry Street facility
Need us to pack everything? Just your kitchen and fragile items? We can customize the level of service to match your budget and timeline.
Cross-City Moving with Storage Options
Sometimes your cross-city move doesn’t line up perfectly. Maybe you’re between leases, renovating, or waiting on a closing. Divine makes it easy to combine
NYC storage with your local move.
- Pick up from your current apartment or office
- Store your items at our secure 550 Barry Street warehouse
- Deliver everything to your new location when you’re ready
No need to hire one company to move and another to store. Divine handles the entire process: moving, storage, and delivery.
Who Uses Our Cross-City Moving Services?
- Renters upgrading apartments across boroughs
- Families moving from city apartments to larger homes
- Roommates combining households or splitting up
- Professionals relocating closer to work
- Small businesses & startups moving offices within NYC
From studio walk-ups to multi-bedroom apartments and small offices, we’ve seen—and moved—it all.
Frequently Asked Questions: Cross-City Moves in NYC
How much does a cross-city move cost in NYC?
Pricing depends on your inventory, building access (stairs, elevator, walk-up), distance, and whether you need packing or storage. We provide a
flat-rate quote after a quick inventory so you know the total cost before moving day.
Is a cross-city move considered local or long-distance?
Cross-city moves within New York City are considered
local moves, even if you are changing boroughs. We treat them as local, flat-rate moves with all the same protections and services.
Can you handle COIs for my old and new buildings?
Yes. We work directly with building management to issue
Certificates of Insurance (COIs) tailored to each building’s requirements. Most NYC co-ops, condos, and office buildings require this before your move.
Do you offer packing and unpacking for cross-city moves?
Absolutely. You can choose full packing, partial packing, or fragile-only service. Our
NYC movers who pack & unpack for you can handle as much or as little as you’d like.
Can I store items with you during my cross-city move?
Yes. We offer short-term and long-term storage at our 550 Barry Street facility. We can move items out of your old place, store them, then deliver everything to your new home or office when it’s ready.
How far in advance should I book a cross-city move?
For ideal dates (end of month, weekends, and summer), we recommend booking a few weeks in advance. However, we also handle
last-minute NYC moves whenever our schedule allows.
Get a Free Cross-City Moving Quote
Ready to move across New York City without breaking the bank—or your back? Let Divine Moving & Storage handle the logistics, lifting, and driving so you can simply show up and start your next chapter.
Call: 212-244-4011
Storage & Operations Hub: 550 Barry Street, Bronx, NY 10474
Service Area: All five NYC boroughs — Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island as well as the Tri-State area daily.
