Long Island City movers for the next chapter at home

Moving out of a studio, into a larger apartment or away from New York? Keepsake can take care of the furniture and packing while you work through everything that comes with a new address.

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Step 1 of 4: Move

Step 1: Move

First, the move itself

Start with the pickup and destination.

Street address is best, but a neighborhood works.

Even just the borough is fine if you're not sure yet.

Illustrative scene of a box being moved along a clear apartment hallway.

Moving an apartment involves more than its room count

A studio with a work desk, a full kitchen and years of books can be a substantial move. An apartment description is a starting point; a free video or in-person survey lets us see what actually needs to go.

If you are combining households, explain which pieces are coming from each address. Include a second pickup in the inquiry so it belongs to the move from the start. We also take on furniture-only moves when the rest is already sorted.

Keep the building details together

When your building gives you moving instructions, pass them on with the management contact. Keepsake coordinates directly on certificate-of-insurance requirements. Share any access window you have been allocated so we can check it against the move you want to book.

Do the same for the destination. An elevator at the current address does not tell us how the sofa gets into the new home. If a doorway or landing looks tight, a photograph is helpful before moving day.

Choose what you want packed

Our packing service can cover your entire apartment or the rooms you would prefer to leave to us. Furniture is wrapped and padded, and boxes are labelled for the rooms receiving them. If your new lease starts later than your old one ends, we can also arrange storage.

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Questions about moving in Long Island City

Does Keepsake handle my Long Island City building’s COI?

Yes. Send the management contact and its written certificate requirements. We coordinate directly with the building on the COI.

What if my elevator window is still unconfirmed?

You can start the inquiry now. Tell us which times are tentative and share the confirmed window when management provides it; the move schedule needs to work with both addresses.

Can a move include furniture from a second apartment?

Yes, include the additional pickup address and identify the furniture at each location so the quote covers the complete move.

Can you pack my apartment as well as move it?

Yes. We can pack selected rooms or the whole apartment. Packing normally takes place on moving day unless the job is planned as a two-day move.

Tell us about your Long Island City move

Start with where you are heading and the help you want. Our team can talk through the move with you.

Leaving New York

Heading to another state?

Tell us a little about the move and how to reach you. We’ll get in touch within one business day to talk through the route, the dates and what’s coming with you.