Two buildings, one moving day
Many moves from Manhattan to Jersey City run from one elevator building to another. We build your day around both buildings’ windows.
What each side usually asks for
| Item | Manhattan building | Jersey City tower |
|---|---|---|
| Approval | Notice to management, sometimes a move-out form | Move-in approval, often tied to your lease |
| COI | Names set by management | Its own names, usually different from the Manhattan ones |
| Elevator | Service elevator booked for a slot | Freight elevator and loading dock booked together |
| Hours | Set by the building, weekdays only in some | Set by the tower, and they may not match |
We issue the Certificate of Insurance (COI) each building asks for and send it with your contract. Pass it on, or we send it to management on request. Our high-rise moving guide lists the questions to ask each building.
Lining up the two windows
- Ask both buildings which days and hours are open.
- Send us both windows. We size the crew to fit the first.
- Pick a day that works at both ends. A morning load in Manhattan and an afternoon unload in Jersey City often works.
- We plan the crossing, with room for tunnel traffic.
- At the tower, we plan for the crew to reach the dock at the start of your second slot.
The crossing
Downtown Jersey City sits where the Holland Tunnel surfaces, so it’s the usual pick from lower Manhattan. Coming from Midtown, the truck may take the Lincoln Tunnel and run south along the river, depending on the hour. Rush hour crowds both sides of the Hudson, so when the truck leaves matters as much as which way it goes. The NYC to New Jersey page shows the usual crossing from every borough.
Not every Jersey City move is a tower
Near Van Vorst Park and in the Heights, many homes are brownstones and rowhouses. From a Manhattan walk-up, that means stairs at both ends. We ask about every flight on the estimate. Our Jersey City movers page covers the city area by area.
Who usually makes this move
People who work downtown and want more room, with a PATH ride to the World Trade Center.
How pricing works: your rate and terms are in writing before moving day, and your final cost depends on how much you move. If you add items or services, we confirm the change in writing first.
Average totals are on moving prices.
Manhattan to Jersey City questions
Both of my buildings allow weekday moves only. Is that a problem?
No. We move on weekdays, weekends and holidays.
Why does the Jersey City building want its own COI?
Each building names itself and its management company on the certificate. Send us both sets of names, and we issue both.
Can you pack the Manhattan apartment for me?
Yes. We pack everything or only part, or we deliver materials and you pack.
Can I get the estimate by video after work?
Yes. Estimates are free, in person or by video, seven days a week, day or evening.
