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DUMBO Movers
Movers who know DUMBO block by block: the converted factory lofts on Washington and Water Street, the high-rise condos on Front Street and at Olympia, and every freight-elevator rule in between. Careful hands for oversized art, tech gear, and designer furniture.
Why DUMBO Residents Choose Us
A DUMBO move lives or dies on three things: the freight-elevator reservation, the building's rulebook, and careful hands for oversized art and furniture. We handle all three every week.
Art & Loft-Furniture Handling
Large canvases, sculpture, and oversized designer pieces sized for high-ceilinged lofts get custom crating, blanket-wrapping, and measured routes through the freight elevator.
Freight Elevators & Building Rules
We book the reserved elevator window, prepare a COI to each building's exact wording, and follow the dock, padding, and move-hour rules that DUMBO condos and loft conversions enforce.
Cobblestone & Curb Logistics
The Belgian-block paving on Washington and Water Street and the Brooklyn Bridge Park crowds get planned around: we stage the truck close to the dock and roll on equipment built for uneven stone.
Warehouse Lofts & High-Rise Condos
From a converted factory loft on Water Street with exposed brick and a cargo-sized freight elevator to a glass-tower condo on Front Street or in Olympia, DUMBO homes each run on their own building rules. We protect columns, brick, and corridors, and pace every load-out to the elevator window the building assigns.
Art, Tech & Designer Pieces
DUMBO's art studios and tech lofts are full of large canvases, sculpture, workstations, and statement furniture built for big rooms. We crate the fragile work, blanket-wrap the oversized pieces, and measure everything against the freight elevator and stairwell before move day so nothing gets stuck at the door.
Complete DUMBO Moving Services
Warehouse loft, high-rise condo, or a studio full of art: every DUMBO move gets the same freight-elevator planning and careful handling.
Residential Moving
Warehouse lofts, Front Street condos, and Olympia high-rise units. Full-service home moves built around each DUMBO building's elevator and dock rules.
Learn MoreFine Art Moving
Custom crating and careful transport for the canvases, sculpture, and gallery pieces that fill DUMBO's studios and art lofts.
Learn MoreWhite-Glove Moving
Full padding, wrapping, and hands-on care for designer furniture and high-value pieces moving through DUMBO's freight elevators and cobblestone approaches.
Learn MoreFull-Service Packing
We box up an entire loft with sturdy materials, protect the fragile and oversized items, and unpack at the other end so you settle in fast.
Learn MoreLong Distance Moving
Leaving the neighborhood entirely? We run interstate moves out of DUMBO with the same freight-elevator coordination and careful handling you'd get across the bridge.
Learn MoreStorage Solutions
Between leases or staging a loft sale? Secure, climate-controlled storage for art, furniture, and everything in between, with access when you need it.
Learn MoreDUMBO Moving FAQ
Get answers to common questions about moving in DUMBO from our experienced team.
What makes moving in DUMBO different from the rest of Brooklyn?
DUMBO packs converted factory lofts, glass condo towers, and cobblestone streets into a few compact blocks under the Manhattan Bridge. That mix creates a specific set of hurdles: freight-elevator windows that have to be booked days ahead, buildings with detailed rules about padding, pads, and dock use, and the tight belt of Belgian-block paving along Washington and Water Street that slows any truck. We move in DUMBO constantly, so we plan around the elevator schedule, the loading dock, and the cobblestones before your crew ever arrives.
How is the cost of a DUMBO move calculated?
Your estimate reflects the size of the home, the building it sits in, and how the loft or condo is accessed. A fifth-floor loft on Front Street with a shared freight elevator behaves very differently from a high-rise unit in Olympia or a Front Street condo with a dedicated move-in bay. We look at the volume of furniture, whether oversized art or shelving needs crating, how long the building's elevator reservation runs, and the walk from the truck across cobblestone to the dock. You get one clear written estimate that folds all of it in.
Can you handle a converted warehouse or factory loft in DUMBO?
That's the bread and butter of DUMBO work. The old warehouse conversions along Washington and Water Street come with freight elevators built for cargo, exposed brick and timber columns you can't scuff, and wide-open floor plans full of oversized furniture and artwork. We wrap columns and door frames, break down and re-assemble large pieces, and time the whole job to the freight-elevator slot the building gives you so nothing runs past your window.
Do you follow DUMBO building rules and handle the COI paperwork?
Yes. Most DUMBO buildings, from the Front Street condos to the towers around Brooklyn Bridge Park, won't let a mover onto the dock without a certificate of insurance naming the building and managing agent, plus a reserved elevator window. We prepare the COI to each building's exact wording, book the freight elevator, follow the required floor and wall protection, and keep the loading dock clear so the porter and super stay on your side all day.
How do you deal with parking and the cobblestone streets in DUMBO?
The Belgian-block paving on Washington, Water, and Front Street is beautiful and hard on a loading operation. We scout the block ahead of time, stage the truck as close to the building's dock or entrance as the paving allows, and use ramps and dollies suited to uneven stone so nothing gets jarred on the roll to the door. When a building has a dedicated loading bay we use it; when it doesn't, we plan the curb approach around the cobblestones and the bridge-park foot traffic.
Can you move fine art and oversized pieces out of a DUMBO loft?
Regularly. DUMBO's art and tech-loft residents tend to own large canvases, sculpture, and statement furniture sized for high-ceilinged spaces. We build custom crates for framed work and fragile items, blanket-wrap and corner-protect oversized pieces, and carry high-value coverage so a painting or a designer console is protected from the loft door to the new home. Big items get measured against the freight elevator and stairwell before move day so there are no surprises.
Do you move into the newer high-rise condos like Olympia and the Front Street towers?
Yes, and they run on their own clock. The newer DUMBO high-rises have strict move-in hours, a single reservable freight elevator shared by the whole line, and back-of-house routes through service corridors and docks rather than the lobby. We book the elevator, route the crew through the service entrance, protect the corridors, and pace the load-out so your move finishes inside the building's assigned window.
When is the best time to schedule a DUMBO move?
Aim for a weekday morning. Brooklyn Bridge Park and the Manhattan Bridge overlook draw heavy weekend crowds that clog the cobblestone streets and the few curbside spots, and most buildings limit moves to weekday business hours anyway. We lock in the freight-elevator reservation as early as the building allows, start early to beat the foot traffic, and coordinate the window with the super so the dock is yours when the truck pulls up.
Ready to Move in DUMBO? Get Your Free Quote
Tell us your building and move date. We'll handle the freight-elevator booking, the COI, and the cobblestones.