By Pamela Smith
Updated: Aug 6, 2026
6 min read
Reviewed by Martin Pаnауоtоv
Editor
Martin is founder of MoveAdvisor, formerly MyMovingReviews.com.
955 movers in Far Rockaway
"Did not show up for scheduled move. Did not offer to reschedule after being contacted. Have not responded to attempts to get deposit back"
"Foreman Carlos Rafael and Team Michael and Israel, showed up on time, communicating clearly and loading up our house for a 3,000 mile move with kindness, speed and thoughtfulness. Great job and thank you."
"Zeek, Miguel, and their team made our move easy & seamless. From my first conversation with Zeek, I could tell Century Moving cared about their clients and what they do. They were not only incredibly quick and efficient, but careful and thoughtful..."
"This is total bait and switch. They quoted me one price and raised it like crazy once my things were on a truck. If you need to talk to the customer service people they’re going to ignore you… the best communication from them was when they jus..."
"The best movers in the business. I used them for a local move and the whole process was extremely smooth. Moving in NYC is always a pain because of building requirements, but they coordinated everything with my building, were on time and handled a..."
"I am glad 5 Star was my pick for this move. They live up to their name, in my opinion. Richard was kind, attentive, efficient, and professional. He explained everything patiently. I had questions and a few changes that were dealt with nicely. The ..."
"These are the best movers that I have ever worked with! They arrived on time, had everything prepared neatly and didn't forget a thing. I had identified boxes, but still had questions about fragile items or items to keep straight. They even assist..."
"I had to mark one star, but they don’t even deserve the one star. Doubled estimate after Penske truck loaded (no company moving truck).Theownercalled wanting more money since truck loaded up-part of their scam. My sister used them and as soon as h..."
"Excellent service! My moving team was incredibly fast and on time. This was also the cheapest service in the city. I requested quotes from 5 sites, and they were about $60 cheaper."
"Great company. Ashley was great to deal with. The guys came on time, and were very friendly. Everything went perfectly, nothing wad damaged. I highly recommend A.A., so glad I used them."
"I recently used this company to move my daughter. I had used them before to move her and since that move went well, decided to use them again. It turned out to be an excellent experience. They professionally did everything and we had zero problems..."
"I am not one to write reviews but our experience with VanGo Van Lines, was so frustrating that we hope to save others from such a BAD experience. We were very displeased with their work and feel scammed out of ~$2000.We booked our move with Proud ..."
"This is my second time using Cross Country Movers and would recommend them to everyone!!! Vladimir, Dmitry, and Sergey were so professional and communicative throughout the entire process. It was a big move and a very long day and I can’t say enou..."
"The broker for this move was New City Moving and Storage (“Broker”) (US DOT: 3059125) with the mover Febex Moving and Storage (“Mover”) (US DOT: 3510454). I am filing a complaint against the Broker and Mover for deceiving the customer on the value..."
"This is a bait and switch company. Agreed to refund us our twice billed deposit which they did not. Send us a response to our email reporting what went wrong with no person's name on it. Mishandled our property. Avoid using them."
"Transparent is GONE and so is your money. The sub-human SCUMBAGS who took it: Jacob Hodgeson, John Devico, Steve Brodie. Your goods are most likely located here: 160 Alabama Ave., Brooklyn, NY 11207. If you have the physical capability yoursel..."
"TDY did a great job on a complicated recent move hundreds of miles away from Brooklyn. It was a complicated job – – a lot of items, valuable items, heavy items, and a packed apartment. Adam came out, gave me good tips on what to focus on, and give..."
What to know when moving to Far Rockaway, NY
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In New York, property crime is a significant concern, with a state annual rate of 1,816.5 incidents per 100,000 people, which is about 17.4% higher than the national average of 1,546.9. Violent crime follows closely behind, with a state annual rate of 454.9 per 100,000, representing a staggering 39.8% increase compared to the national rate of 325.3.
- Violent crime: New York state annual rate of 454.9 per 100k vs. national rate of 325.3, a 4.7% increase from 2022.
- Property crime: New York state annual rate of 1,816.5 per 100k vs. national rate of 1,546.9, a 4.6% increase from 2022.
- Notable trend: Homicide rate has decreased by 34.5% since 2022, currently at 2.7 per 100k.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for New York).
Schools & Higher Ed
Far Rockaway has access to a total of 166 postsecondary institutions in the surrounding region, with 158 located in New York. Notable nearby schools include:
- Beis Medrash Heichal Dovid
- Yeshiva Zichron Aryeh
- Yeshiva of Far Rockaway Derech Ayson Rabbinical Seminary
- AMG School of Nursing (Brooklyn)
- Bard College - Brooklyn Public Library
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
While specific climate data is unavailable, residents enjoy several outdoor options nearby, including:
- The Museum of Modern Art (Rating: 4.6, 58,728 reviews)
- Jacob Riis Park (Gateway National Recreation Area) (Rating: 4.6, 5,188 reviews)
- Rockaway Beach (Rating: 4.6, 3,767 reviews)
- Rockaway Beach Boardwalk (Rating: 4.7, 737 reviews)
- Bayswater Park (Rating: 4.3, 788 reviews)
Source: Google Places API (New).