946 movers in Far Rockaway
Ciao Bella Moving
"If I could give zero stars, I would. We were assigned Ciao Bella Moving by Safe Ship Moving for our cross country move. I wish we would have done more research regarding both Safe Ship Moving and Ciao Bella Moving prior to our move. Unfortunately,..."
JD Carton & Son
"JD Carton moved my family's furniture and belongings in December 2014. The move itself went very well - the move team was excellent. However, there was some damage suffered. I purchased the full value insurance policy. 2 months after the move, the..."
WTD Moving
"6/1/19 They did show up on time. But Thomas (the owner) took my husband's drill out of his tool bag without asking to take apart the beds. By the way, you start with 6 or 7 guys to take apart and load the truck, but only 3 go to the next location...."
Toda Moving & Storage Inc
"Great move. Professional, fast, efficient. Moved my five bedroom house. Very happy with the way David organized and supervised the movers. The packing was done the day before and the move was the next day."
ChampionMovers4u
"DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY, BIG BIG BIG BIG MISTAKE. THE COMPANY CHAMPION MOVERS ACROSS THE USA. Everything including cost was settled before arrival at my home in Las Vegas, when they came to pick up they doubled the cost and everythin..."
Kaster Moving Co, Inc.
"Careless, negligent are the two words that describe the moving serve we received. Prized valuables, declared on high value form were destroyed beyond repair. Rude, sarcastic response from company rep. We will never recover what was lost."
Murray and Sons Moving
"The man that assembled my bed had no idea how to handle a screwdriver. He put about a dozen or so noticeable Nick's on the top of my bed frame. Some are deep enough to need wood filler. I also noticed that he only put approximately half the screws..."
Central Moving Systems
"Central Moving Systems is affiliated with United Van Lines. I scheduled an estimate and they didn't confirm so I called to confirm and was told that they didn't have an appointment for me. Then the guy showed up at my door. He left information for..."
Stress Less Movers
"I called Stress Less Movers to schedule a move for Saturday, October 24th. They told me it would be a $375 flat rate and that they would be there at 9:00 on Saturday. Unfortunately, they never showed up on Saturday. I called them several times and..."
NJ Pro Movers
"Today is the date of my move (6/29), and I'm writing this review after receiving a phone call that my service had been CANCELLED!! I am beyond furious. Last week, I had scheduled my move at 9am in the morning. A day prior, I called to confirm ..."
Twin Oaks Moving Company
"Mike O'Connor is an excellent salesman. Very good at his job, very friendly and so is his staff UNTIL you have a problem. With that said, he will tell you "anything" you want to hear to get your business. I'm currently going into arbitration with ..."
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).