955 Far Rockaway, NY movers reviews & costs ranked in 2026

By Pamela Smith

Updated: Aug 6, 2026

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Moishes Moving Systems

(29)

Reviewed a week ago by Melissa Sheehan (1 stars)

Based in Jersey City, New Jersey

"Do not use Moishe’s. A one-bedroom move TWO BLOCKS AWAY, from a second floor to a second floor, somehow took 7 hours. Of the three movers, only one seemed to know what he was doing. I literally watched another struggle to fold a rug. Worse, they ..."

G & M Moving and Storage Corp.

(28)

Reviewed Mar 24, 2026 by Jack Starry (1 stars)

Based in Staten Island, New York

"Absolute worst experience possible. Lack of communication, poor attitude and their handling of my belongings was reprehensible. Both of my nightstands were destroyed. Boxes were crushed. My curio cabinet (which I was charged extra because they had..."

Sega Transportation

(21)

Reviewed Sep 20, 2024 by Sarath Joseph (1 stars)

Based in Bronx, New York

"They delivered for us as contractors for my iriginal carrier. They started playing all sorts of games. Not providing the certificate of insurance, and giving us many flimsy reasons on why they cannot bring the semi here. Finally when he delivered ..."

Chad Moving LLC

(14)

Reviewed Mar 5, 2016 by Jana Esposito (1 stars)

Based in Jersey City, New Jersey

"DO NOT USE THIS MOVING COMPANY! There are so many stories of devastation (just research them) across this nation and for some reason this company gets away with this!! I am not going to go into details about what has happened to my family but ..."

East Coast Legacy Movers LLC

(5)

Reviewed Nov 7, 2024 by Nicole R Fischer (1 stars)

Based in Jersey City, New Jersey

"My 84 year old mother was verbally abused, her signed contract was altered without her consent by a small time thug who lied about non-existent truck restrictions. After the curbside extortion, which included a one hour delay from the local police..."

Ben Hur Moving & Storage

(4)

Reviewed Nov 24, 2015 by K Wachsman (5 stars)

Based in Bronx, New York

"This is the third time that I have used Ben Hur Moving, and they will continue to be the go-to moving company for me. First of all, the online estimate was exceptionally good and were the rates I ended up paying. There were no surprise charges tac..."

iMove Green

(4)

Reviewed Apr 15, 2016 by Bill Riek (1 stars)

Based in Bronx, New York

"Beware doing business with this company. Our company has been chasing them for six months on past due bills amounting to $2,500.00. I have personally contacted them at least ten times in this period, specifically Yaron Arbietman, Karin Buskila, an..."

5 Star Movers LLC

(1)

Reviewed Jun 24, 2023 by Nhan Vo (1 stars)

Based in Bronx, New York

"I was cotracted with 5 Star Mover from MA to LA for FULL SERVICE. They are the worst ever in my life of kind of moving company. 1. Do not keep schedule correctly. Intead of going to pickup as schedule in Feb 21 2023. They suddenly request to pick..."

No Borders Moving and Storage

(0)

Based in Jersey City, New Jersey

West Side Movers

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Based in New York, New York

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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).

Who regulates Far Rockaway interstate movers?

Far Rockaway 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%)
Bedroom (33%)
Bedroom (18%)
Bedroom (17%)
Bedroom (4%)

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Local New York movers near Far Rockaway

Sometimes movers in nearby cities like Woodmere, Jamaica and Oceanside can also handle your move. Here is a list of other cities closest to Far Rockaway, NY sorted by distance:

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955 movers in Far Rockaway, New York - reviews and costs

955 movers in Far Rockaway

What to know when moving to Far Rockaway, NY

Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say

Schools & Higher Ed

Weather & Getting Outside

Cost Estimator

Who regulates Far Rockaway interstate movers?

Moving within vs moving out of New York

Who regulates New York local movers

What do people move within New York?

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