Moving tips for Millennials moving in Manhattan
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Moving Day can be stressful enough when you’re moving with great weather conditions… It’s definitely not an easy task to load up everything you own in one truck, move it across the city or even between states, and then set up everything in the right place at your new home. However, relocating under unpleasant weather conditions such as rain, snow, and ice can exacerbate the problem. Here are the strategies we’ve learned work best for completing a successful NYC move in bad weather:
Make sure your belongings are adequately protected.
Divine Moving’s professionals are always prepared to wrap your furniture in moving blankets and plastic wrap before exposing it to the elements on the way to our trucks. We also bring floor runners to your home to minimize the frequency that our movers have to walk on your carpeting with muddy shoes. However, there are steps you should take before our movers arrive to make sure your stuff is kept safe from water and wind.
First, you should make sure you’re only packing your smaller odds and ends into new, sturdy boxes as opposed to “free” used boxes available at grocery stores and other retailers. Used boxes have already been weakened from storing merchandise through transit, and depending on what items they contained, may be damaged from moisture and contain pests. When used boxes are exposed to stormy weather, it’s likely that they will fall apart while being lifted into the truck, or even collapse from the weight of other items during the drive over to your new location. Ask us about the professional boxes we sell for your move.
You should also consider wrapping your mattresses in mattress bags to protect them against precipitation, pests, and dirt before they’re moved. These bags are fairly inexpensive and are also available for sale from our store. Simply ask your scheduling agent to have the crew bring some out on your moving day, and your movers can place your mattresses in the bags before loading them into the truck.
Check out your moving company’s trucks first.
Did you know most moving companies don’t own the trucks they use every day? Usually, moving companies rent trucks from U-Haul, Enterprise, or a similar company each morning before heading out to their customers’ homes and businesses because it’s cheaper than purchasing and maintaining their own fleet. Fortunately, Divine Moving owns all of its trucks, so we stay up to date on any issues that could potentially harm your belongings, such as holes in the roof caused by driving underneath tree branches, pests or spills from previous renters. Our trucks are marked with our logo and built for household moves with air ride suspensions and more.
Have your movers park strategically.
When moving in bad weather that could harm your belongings, it’s a good idea to minimize the amount of time your things are being carried outside between your home and the moving truck. If your house has a driveway that can support the weight of a moving truck, have your movers back into the driveway so they can quickly move things from your front door to the truck. If you’re living in an apartment complex or moving out of an office building that has a parking garage, check to see if the garage has the overhead clearance to allow the truck to park inside. This way, no precipitation should have to touch your belongings at all. If the complex doesn’t have a garage, try and schedule a moving date with your property manager so you can reserve space in front of the building where the truck can be parked for a few hours.
No matter where you’re moving from, be sure you do not ask your movers to park in a yard or field. When it’s raining, snowing, or hailing (or even if it has recently stormed in the past couple of days), a heavy truck will sink into the mud and have to be towed out of the ground.
Address safety concerns before the move begins.
If you know there are safety concerns in your home or office complex, make sure you take care of these problem spots and warn your movers before they begin the job. Are there any wooden steps that become weak and slippery when wet? Does water pool in any lower areas of the ground? Does any snow need to be shoveled, or do any walking surfaces need to be salted before ice can freeze? Make sure we take care of these issues before anyone gets hurt.
Unwrap belongings when the move is over.
While it’s important to wrap belongings bringing them into the rain or snow to prevent water from getting in, it’s also vital to unwrap furniture and pictures in a timely manner once they’ve been moved to their new location. These items may already have had moisture inside before being wrapped, and locking this moisture in can cause mildew to grow.
No matter if you’ve done it before, moving in NYC is always an ordeal. The narrow streets and cramped apartment buildings often make for a stressful experience. However, with the right preparation, moving in NYC, or moving in Brooklyn or Queens, can become quite possible if you follow these simple tips for hassle-free moving.
First, you should plan your move date. Some dates will be easier to move than others. Weekend moves are often the right choice. However, you often don’t get the choice of when you move, because your lease starts on a certain date. However, it is possible for you to arrange both move in and move out dates with your landlord. This could ensure you have an easier time of moving into your New York City or Brooklyn apartment, or moving out.
Next, you’ll want to take inventory of what you are planning to move. Moving is really a representation of all the things you have accumulated over the years and you don’t want to be surprised on the day of the move. For this reason, moving is a good time to evaluate what you need and what you may want to get rid of or donate. A good rule of thumb is that if it’s been years since you have used the item, you probably don’t need it. It’s important to keep in mind the parameters of where you are moving. Will all of your stuff fit in your new home? Make sure you have all the information so that the moving process can go quickly. After all, whether you live in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens or any of the other five boroughs, this is coveted real estate so space may be slim.
Of course, you will need tips for the actual day of packing too. It’s possible for you to attempt the move yourself or with a friend, but keep in mind all the supplies you will need to get, including:
Yes—we manage packing, transport, unpacking, and storage for local and long-distance moves.
Yes—fully compliant operations with building-specific COIs when needed.
We reserve elevator windows, protect common areas, disassemble furniture, and plan for stairs or tight access points.
Itemized: labor, truck, packing materials, access, distance, plus disclosed extras if needed.
Yes—full, fragile-only, kitchen/wardrobe, custom crating, and debris removal on request.
Climate-controlled storage with barcode/photo inventory; schedule redelivery when ready.
We can often accommodate, depending on crew/truck and building access.
White-glove, custom crating, padding, and valuation coverage options are available.
We manage office and facility relocations with phased schedules, IT handling, dock logistics, and after-hours work.
2–4 weeks ahead for typical; 4–6 weeks or more for peak or high-access moves.
Provide addresses, access details, item list/photos, packing needs, and your date; we’ll send a detailed estimate.

Moving in New York is tricky. With apartment building hallways barely wide enough to fit a shopping cart, items like couches and dressers can seem absolutely impossible to get out of the door. However, if you’re moving items out of your home, it means that they somehow got in to begin with. As experienced New York City movers, Divine Moving knows how to not only get through tight hallways without bumping and breaking your things, but how to navigate the streets as well. With so many people and so many cars, driving a moving truck through the city can be difficult. Quick starts and stops can jostle your things, causing irreversible damage. We’ve weaved in and out of just about every neighborhood in the city, meaning we’ve got the experience to give your breakables their best possible chance at survival.
This is absolutely crucial to protecting your belongings during a move. Anyone can surmise that fragile glass items should be covered in bubble wrap, and that you shouldn’t pile breakables on top of one another without a soft layer separating them, but packing tips go far beyond that. Our moving company knows how to pack and stack your boxes to ensure optimum security, so you can rest easy and not worry about whether or not your dishes will be in a million pieces bye the time you settle in for dinner at your new place. For more packing tips, you can check under the “Packing Tips” tab on our website.
The stronger you are, the more you can carry and the easier you can carry it. When you’re not physically equipped to do heavy lifting, you run the enormous risk of dropping what you’re trying to transport. Professional moving companies have the muscle to transport your things carefully and quickly, without dropping, shaking, or losing grip on your belongings.
Moving is stressful enough, so don’t worry about your stuff getting damaged in the process! Hire a reliable New York City moving company like Divine Moving and know that your items are safe and sound.
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