Best Movers in New York City - New York Magazine
Cool Hand Movers featured as Best of Movers for New York City packing services.
Update: 10/4/2025 - Thanks to your continued support of our NYC moving services, we are still one of the Best Movers in NYC.
Update: 3/15/2024 - For the third year in a row, Cool Hand Movers has made the Best of Movers list online and in print! Thank you to the Cool Hand community for supporting our small business.
About the Best Movers NYC Recognition
Reviving a decades-old tradition, New York Magazine has released their Best of New York list for the best movers providing services in NYC. Cool Hand Movers is honored and thrilled to be included on the list, which specifically calls out our packing services and bin rental. The Best of series, which New York Magazine calls their “own Yellow Pages, containing exclusively excellent places,” highlights the best New York City businesses have to offer based on interviews with real customers and clients.
Cool Hand Movers offers moving, packing, home staging, and more throughout the Greater New York area. Learn more about our services in your area: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island.
What sets Cool Hand Movers apart from other NYC moving companies?
In-house Moving Teams
All of our team members are in-house employees of Cool Hand Movers. We never use contractors or “broker” your move to a different company.
Professional-Grade Packing & Wrapping
All of our moving services include professional-grade furniture wrapping, ensuring the protection of your items during transport. Even if you hire us for a “labor only” move, our team will arrive with professional equipment so they can provide a safe and quick service.
3. Transparent Flat & Hourly Rates
Cool Hand Movers maintains transparency with flat and hourly rates designed to eliminate surprise fees. This straightforward approach applies to all services, from small deliveries to large-scale moves.
4. Complete Moving Services
We’re more than movers. We offer a comprehensive suite of services across the Greater New York area. We can help with furniture deliveries, disposal, and even donation of your gently used furnishings.
5. Community Initiatives
Our Reuse for Refugees and Make it a Home initiatives empower clients to give back just by engaging the moving services they need. In partnership with Ruth’s Refuge and Covenant House New York, our community has helped turn many empty apartments into homes.
6. Professional Packing Services
Recognized for exceptional packing services, we train all of our team members on packing real housewares before sending them out on a move. We continually revisit our training practices and quality control so that we can continue being the best at packing.
7. Eco-Friendly, Easy-to-use Packing Supplies
We offer eco-friendly moving supply rentals, including reusable wardrobe boxes and dish and glass dividers, making packing more sustainable and efficient.
8. Moving Client Accountability & Support
Our movers are known for their professionalism and friendliness, making your moving day less stressful and more enjoyable. Check out our NYC moving reviews.
“Cool Hand Movers delivered a wonderful moving experience! The team was not only efficient but also incredibly friendly throughout the process. Their genuine care and professionalism made the potentially stressful day a breeze. They are super responsive to questions, which made scheduling and getting a fee quote very easy. We also like their eco-friendly approach to moving - using sturdy and reusable bins, so no more taps and boxes! They also cover northern New Jersey, so you should check it out even if you live outside of the city! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ⭐️”
Best NYC Movers FAQ
1. Why was Cool Hand Movers named one of the best movers in NYC by New York Magazine?
New York Magazine recognized Cool Hand Movers for our professional packing services, transparent pricing, and in-house moving crews. Our commitment to care, reliability, and customer satisfaction has earned us a place on the list for three consecutive years.
2. What makes Cool Hand Movers different from other moving companies in New York City?
Unlike many NYC movers who rely on contractors or brokers, all Cool Hand Movers team members are full-time employees. Every move includes professional furniture wrapping, quality equipment, and eco-friendly packing options designed to make moving day smoother and more sustainable.
3. Does Cool Hand Movers provide moving services throughout all five boroughs of NYC?
Yes. We provide residential and commercial moving, packing, and storage solutions across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island—plus select areas of northern New Jersey.
We have more packing and moving resources to share with you. Get to know the five boroughs of New York, or explore our complete guide on NYC moving.
Read the full article on Curbed, or find us in the August 29th, 2022 and March 11th, 2024 issues of New York Magazine.
