Empire Movers and Storage

10/24/2026

Is a lower asking rent in Queens automatically a cheaper move than Manhattan?

No. The rent gap is only one part of the transition cost.

StreetEasy’s August 2026 data lists median asking rent at $4,995 in Manhattan and $3,450 in Queens. It also reports concessions on 12.2% of Manhattan rentals and 17.9% of Queens rentals.

Before moving boroughs, compare asking rent and concessions with the commute, lease overlap, moving and packing, and temporary storage if the dates do not line up.

A cheaper apartment can still create a more expensive transition if the timing is poor.

With more than 17 years helping New Yorkers move between boroughs, our licensed and insured New York moving team (NYSDOT 40607) recommends comparing the full transition cost, not rent alone. Lease overlap and temporary storage can change the math quickly.

Thinking about a Manhattan-to-Queens move? Contact us for a moving estimate and help planning the transition: https://www.goempiremovers.com/manhattan-movers-nyc/

10/21/2026

Getting your Manhattan home ready before Christmas? 🗽🎅Specialty moving logistics should be planned early.

For this penthouse project, some of the furniture required hoisting instead of the standard route through the building. That can happen when an elevator, staircase, doorway or interior turn is not suitable for a particular piece. In a luxury residential move, solving that access problem is only one part of the job.

We may also need to coordinate:
- furniture dimensions and access
- building and elevator windows
- delivery sequence
- hoisting and specialty handling
- installation
- final placement
- interior designer schedules

After more than 17 years handling high-end NYC moves, our licensed and insured New York moving team operating under NYSDOT 40607 knows that one oversized piece can affect the timing of an entire installation.

If your goal is to have the home finished before Christmas, contact Empire Movers & Storage NYC early so we can review the furniture, property access and delivery plan before the holiday rush: +1 212-365-8367

10/19/2026

Why should an NYC move scheduled for Halloween or Marathon weekend be planned differently?🗽🎃

The 2026 TCS New York City Marathon is Sunday, November 1, and the race course is closed to vehicular traffic during the event. Halloween events can also affect local street access the day before.

With more than 17 years of NYC moving experience, our licensed and insured New York moving team (NYSDOT 40607) knows that major-event weekends require address-specific access planning, not a generic route.

Before a move that weekend, confirm the service entrance, truck approach, unloading area, elevator window, and current event restrictions for the actual address.

Do not use last year’s route or assume every neighborhood is affected the same way. Recheck NYC DOT and NYRR information close to moving day.

Moving Halloween or Marathon weekend🎃? Contact us so we can plan your truck access and building timing before move day: +1 212-365-8367

10/16/2026

High-end furniture and interior designers love to see us coming.

When a project is fully furnished and every room has to come together exactly as planned, the move is only one part of the job. We work alongside interior designers to help bring the full vision to life: from receiving warehouse coordination to delivery, installation, and final placement.

That means the focus is not just on getting items into the residence. It is on making sure the right pieces arrive in the right order, go into the right rooms, and are placed with the overall design plan in mind.

With more than 17 years of experience, our licensed and insured New York moving team at Empire Movers & Storage NYC regularly supports high-end residential projects where timing, handling, and placement all matter.

If you are working with an interior designer or planning a luxury move in NYC, contact us to coordinate the moving, receiving, installation, and placement details before delivery day: +1 212-365-8367

10/13/2026

What does NYC Heat Season mean if you are moving into an apartment this fall?

NYC Heat Season runs from October 1 through May 31. From 6 AM to 10 PM, when the outdoor temperature is below 55°F, apartments must be heated to at least 68°F. From 10 PM to 6 AM, apartments must be at least 62°F regardless of the outdoor temperature.

For moving day, the practical point is apartment readiness: confirm the building contact and make sure the destination is usable before a full delivery begins.

After more than 17 years moving New Yorkers, our licensed and insured New York moving team (NYSDOT 40607) has learned that a move can be perfectly scheduled and still stall if the destination is not ready to receive the delivery.

Planning a fall move in NYC? Contact us to book your move and coordinate the building and delivery details before moving day: +1 212-365-8367

10/10/2026

What should be planned before a designer-led penthouse move in Manhattan?

The room-by-room placement plan should be finalized before unloading starts.

On this Manhattan penthouse project, we worked with the interior designer and handled the move through final placement and installation. Our crew needed a clear destination for each piece, a defined installation scope, and a person who could confirm final placement on site.

The useful distinction is simple: delivery answers “did it arrive?” Designer logistics also answers “where does it go, what still needs to be installed, and who approves the final position?”

After more than 17 years in moving and logistics, our advice is to lock the room destination and installation scope before the first piece is unloaded. It prevents placement decisions from becoming last-minute decisions.

Planning a designer-led project? Learn more about our interior designer moving and installation logistics: goempiremovers.com/interior-design-movers/

10/07/2026

What streets are affected by NYC’s 2026 Columbus Day Parade if you’re moving in Manhattan?

NYC DOT lists Fifth Avenue from 72nd Street to 42nd Street as the parade route on Monday, October 12. Formation and dispersal also affect nearby cross streets, and closures are at the discretion of the NYPD. A Special Event Construction Embargo runs October 10–12.

If your move is near Fifth Avenue, confirm the truck approach, service entrance, loading point and elevator window close to moving day. Do not rely on an old route screenshot or last year’s access plan.

After more than 17 years moving in New York, our advice for major-event days is simple: recheck the actual truck approach and building entrance close to move day, not just when the move is booked.

Moving near Fifth Avenue around October 12? Contact Empire Movers & Storage NYC today to plan your move. Licensed in New York under NYSDOT 40607, we are your trusted choice for the following types of moves: +1 212-365-8367

10/05/2026

What does a moving company have to do with creating a sense of home? More than you might think.

At the A Sense of Home Inaugural New York City Gala, Empire Movers and Storage CEO, Florin Petruta, shared a few words about why this partnership matters to our team. As a Founding New York Partner and A Sense of Home’s Preferred Moving and Storage Partner in New York City, Empire Movers helps with the logistics behind Home Creations, from receiving and storing donated furniture to transportation, delivery, assembly, and final placement.

For the young people A Sense of Home serves, those logistics lead to something much more meaningful: a space they can finally call home.

We are proud to contribute the work we know best to a mission that can have a lasting impact.

And there are many ways to be part of it. You can volunteer, donate furniture or home essentials, contribute financially, or simply help more people discover the work A Sense of Home is doing in New York.

Learn how to get involved: https://www.goempiremovers.com/empire-movers-storage-joins-a-sense-of-home-as-the-preferred-moving-and-storage-partner-in-new-york/

10/02/2026

A plastic surgery clinic. Medical equipment included. One day to complete the move.

We relocated this Manhattan practice from 880 Fifth Avenue to Lexington Avenue with a full-service move and a white-glove approach. Our team handled the move, including the clinic’s medical equipment, while our CEO joined us on site.

For a medical practice, moving day is only one part of the transition. Equipment placement and the order of delivery are worth planning ahead so the clinic’s team can organize setup at the new location.

Empire Movers & Storage NYC completed this local relocation under NYSDOT 40607.

Moving your practice? Send us your locations, equipment list and preferred date. Let’s discuss what your move requires: https://www.goempiremovers.com/commercial-movers-ny/

09/28/2026