By Manuella Irwin

Updated: Jul 2, 2026

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919 movers in Brentwood

Family Van Lines

(3)
Reviewed Mar 29, 2024 by Darrell Bordner Jr (1 stars)
Based in New York, New York

"ZERO STARS! DO NOT USE FAMILY VAN LINES! I served in the military for 21+ years. During that time, I moved 10+ times. My move with Family Van Lines is the worst moving experience of my life. The moving crew DID NOT show up on the schedule start da..."

American Power Moving

(3)
Reviewed May 7, 2018 by Melanie (1 stars)
Based in Brooklyn, New York

"WORST COMPANY EVER, DO NOT USE THEM!! If I could give them zero stars I would. After multiple delays they finally showed up at 2 in the morning to move my stuff, made me leave items behind they didn't have room for, charged me much more than my qu..."

College Educated Movers

(2)
Reviewed Oct 9, 2020 by Noah Becker (1 stars)
Based in New York, New York

"College UNeducated movers broke/damaged/scuffed just about all our furniture during a September 2020 move from a one bedroom apartment. Please see the pictures as they speak for themselves. Two young guys with a rented truck showed up completely..."

Precision Movers

(1)
Reviewed Apr 26, 2014 by Luba (1 stars)
Based in New York, New York

"They arrived late and gave us no choice but to use them, came with smaller truck than needed, made everything difficult. Enroute, they called and said that the weight was much higher than anticipated and turned a $5,000 estimate into a $15,000 cas..."

Rainbow Movers

(1)
Reviewed Jul 4, 2019 by Lauren Wint (1 stars)
Based in Brooklyn, New York

"I hired Rainbow Movers to pack and move my 1 bedroom apartment and they left a closet full of items unpacked and unmoved, and they moved a piece of furniture that was not supposed to go. I called them to ask them to fix this and they blamed me, ye..."

Beckens Moving & Storage

(1)
Reviewed Oct 10, 2012 by Note Writer (1 stars)
Based in Brooklyn, New York

"Do not even consider this company. Becken's will promise you the world to get your "nonrefundable deposit." They also don't tell you they are a "Broker company" who subs-contracts to other companies in your location who are the cheapest, most non ..."

Magic Touch Moving

(1)
Reviewed Sep 3, 2015 by Jennifer (1 stars)
Based in Brooklyn, New York

"Please spare yourself the frustration and stress of using this company!!  Not only is their customer service awful, but they contracted my business out to AV Moving, who in-turn increased the price per square foot I was "contracted for in writing"..."

Cool Hand Movers

(0)
Based in Brooklyn, New York

Movers 101 Inc

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Based in Brooklyn, New York

U. Santini Moving & Storage

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Based in Brooklyn, New York

Top Hat Movers

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Based in Brooklyn, New York

Veteran Movers NYC LLC

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Based in New York, New York

Mint Movers

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Based in Bronx, New York

MovePro

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Based in Brooklyn, New York

Eye To Eye Moving Corp

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Based in Brooklyn, New York

VeHaul Inc

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Based in Brooklyn, New York

Paula’s Movers

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Based in Brooklyn, New York

Dorothy and Martha Moving and Art Handling

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Based in Brooklyn, New York

Lou Moves You

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Based in New York, New York

JA Express Solutions LLC

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Based in Englewood, New Jersey

Konstantly Moving NYC LLC

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Based in New York, New York

Solid Movers NYC

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Based in New York, New York

Orange Truck Movers

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Based in New York, New York

Soho Moving and Storage

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Based in New York, New York

Globe Moving and Storage

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Based in New York, New York
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What to know when moving to Brentwood, NY

Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say

In New York, property crime has an annual rate of 1,816.5 offenses per 100,000 residents, which is 17.4% higher than the national average of 1,546.9. Violent crime sits at a rate of 454.9 per 100,000, 39.8% higher than the national average of 325.3.

  • Violent crime: 454.9 per 100k (vs. national average of 325.3)
  • Property crime: 1,816.5 per 100k (vs. national average of 1,546.9)
  • Notable trend: Homicide rate has dropped by 34.5% since 2022, now at 2.7 per 100k

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for New York).

Schools & Higher Ed

Brentwood has access to 12 postsecondary institutions in Suffolk County, providing a range of educational opportunities.

  • Access Careers-Islandia
  • Eastern Suffolk BOCES (Oakdale)
  • Farmingdale State College
  • Stony Brook University
  • Suffolk County Community College

Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).

Weather & Getting Outside

Brentwood is close to several parks and recreational areas for outdoor enthusiasts. Here are some nearby options:

  • Tanger Outlets Deer Park - 4.5 stars (13,788 reviews)
  • Sunken Meadow State Park - 4.6 stars (9,014 reviews)
  • Belmont Lake State Park - 4.6 stars (4,596 reviews)
  • Heckscher State Park - 4.6 stars (3,604 reviews)
  • Robert Moses State Park Field 5 - 4.8 stars (1,437 reviews)

Source: Google Places API.

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Who regulates Brentwood interstate movers?

Brentwood moving companies are required to be registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) if they perform interstate moves. No matter if it is a moving company or a broker, they should have a valid DOT number. You can look up a mover here.

Agency: United States Department of Transportation
Address: 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington DC 20590
Phone: (855) 368-4200
Website: www.fmcsa.dot.gov

To see if a specific movers complies with regulations, simply select a company from the list.

Moving within vs moving out of New York

Let's see how many people move within New York versus those who moved from Empire State to another state.

Moved Within NY
31%
Moved out of NY
69%

It appears that much more Americans have decided to move out of New York State than to relocate within its limits. The percentages of these somewhat surprising statistics are: 31% local moves vs. 69% interstate moves.

There are countless reasons for New Yorkers to relocate within their own state, including the major one – local moves are always a easier to organize and execute than interstate ones. The preparations for a house move should begin as early as the move is confirmed and should continue all the way until Moving day itself.

Who regulates New York local movers

Moving companies in New York are regulated by the New York State Department of Transportation. To verify whether movers are licensed and insured, call (800) 786-5368, or e-mail at nymoving@dot.state.ny.us.

Agency: New York State Department of Transportation
Address: 50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12232
Phone: (518) 457-6195
Website: https://www.dot.ny.gov

What do people move within New York?

Ever wondered which are the most popular move sizes when people move locally in NY?

Studio (11%)
1 Bedroom (33%)
2 Bedroom (18%)
3 Bedroom (17%)
4 Bedroom (4%)

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How much does it cost to hire movers

As it turns out, the cost to hire professional movers will effectively solve the ever-present dilemma of whether you should hire a mover or do it yourself. The cost depends on a number of important factors, including the type of the move itself (local move or a long distance). See the breakdown.

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Local New York movers near Brentwood

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Islip, Hauppauge and Commack can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Brentwood, NY sorted by distance:

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By Manuella Irwin

Relocation Expert & Book Author

Manuella is a moving expert featured in Forbes, USA Today, Zillow, The American Moving & Storage Association.

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