This guide breaks down exactly how to move a couch, chairs, or bed in NYC the smart way. 🙌
In New York City, moving large furniture isn’t just a chore — it’s a full-blown mission. From narrow brownstone doorways to fifth-floor walk-ups and limited parking, getting your couch, bed, or chairs from Point A to Point B can feel overwhelming. 😩
But here’s the good news: you don’t need to rent a truck, hire expensive movers, or rely on flaky friends. There’s a faster, more affordable way to get it done — without the stress.
Whether you're upgrading your space, moving apartments, or grabbing a deal on Facebook Marketplace, here are a few familiar NYC situations:
🧱 Walk-up buildings with tight stairwells
🚫 Elevators that don’t fit your items (if they exist at all)
🚗 No car or access to a truck
🕐 Time pressure — lease ending, new tenant moving in, seller needs it gone today
🚪 Hallways, corners, and doors that are just a little too narrow
When you're trying to move a couch, bed, or chairs, you don't need a full-service moving company. You just need someone nearby with a truck and muscle — and that’s exactly what Laborhutt offers.
Post your job: “Need help moving a couch from Astoria to Williamsburg”
Get bids from local helpers with pickup trucks, cargo vans, or box trucks
Choose based on price, reviews, and availability
Your item gets picked up, loaded, and moved — all without you lifting a finger
📏 Measure your furniture and hallways ahead of time
🧰 Ask if your helper brings a dolly or lifting straps (most do!)
🧱 Be honest about stairs, tight corners, and building access
⏰ Try to schedule midday during the week for quicker service
📸 Add a photo in your job post — makes a huge difference for planning
Laborhutt movers are available across all five boroughs:
🏢 Manhattan – Walk-ups, doorman buildings, tight elevators
🏘️ Brooklyn – From Greenpoint to Flatbush, we’ve got you
🏠 Queens – Storage units, apartment swaps, deliveries
🌉 Bronx – Heavy lifting, large furniture, short-distance moves
🏡 Staten Island – Yes, even SI gets same-day coverage
“I found a couch on Craigslist in Park Slope, but had no way to get it to my apartment in the East Village. I posted the job on Laborhutt, got three bids in 30 minutes, and had it delivered that evening. I didn’t have to lift a thing.” — Emily, Manhattan
Don’t waste your time trying to coordinate with strangers, hunt down a truck rental, or wrestle a couch down five flights of stairs on your own. Laborhutt makes moving a single item like a couch, bed, or set of chairs easy, affordable, and fast.
Looking for moving help? Laborhutt makes moving furniture & heavy items a breeze by connecting you with neighbors who have pickup trucks. Message a neighbor near you and save time and money.