946 movers in Far Rockaway
Jensen Movers & Storage, Inc.
"We moved from Fl to MO and went over every aspect of the move. They understood the month or so it would take before we were ready to accept delivery of our belongings and we were provided a quote of approx $13K. Ended up paying them about $27K to ..."
Next stop movers
"WORST MOVING EXPERIENCE EVER. I ACTUALLY THINK THESE GUYS ARE SCAMMERS. 1. They only sent 1 guy to move an 8 room house 2. The truck they sent was too small, and we needed to throw out 2K of our stuff! 3. They charged 1,200 for 2 weeks of stora..."
Dolan Moving & Storage
"The movers arrived on time, dealt really well with a chaotic situation, were solicitous and careful even making sure to put protective material under furniture legs so that the newly cleaned carpet wouldn't stain. They would be my first call if I ..."
Magellan Van Lines
"My original bid was for $1900. The company claims they have a 10 day cancellation policy, but they do not call you 10 days in advance with the final quote and dimensions of the items you are moving. The final quote was double the original. I had t..."
Antique Transport Co
"Worst shipping outfit I've ever dealt with. They give you nothing but the run around, excuses and unreturned emails. Forget about trying to get a response from them or a committment to deliver, they will not do it. They have an F rating from the B..."
South Jersey Movers
"Upon requesting service the representative was kind and courteous (the reason for the 1 star). However, when the team arrived they made me aware of a different quoted price that was not outlined at the beginning of the contract. I was apprehensive..."
Flynns Moving & Storage
"Arrived 4 hours late. They overcharged for time, damaged a lot of items, and many of my things are missing. 1 decent guy out of the 3 man crew. The office girl was just as bad. Do not hire!"
Mambo Movers
"Unless you are a highly organized person who knows the rudiments of moving and can handle them well, do not use Mambo Movers. They have attitude and they will leave you out in the cold. They are not the friendliest bunch, they are only there to ..."
Tait Transportation LLC
"My mom friend hired this company to move her, they have her apartment in a mess, her clothes was all over the floor, she is missing a few items including her late husband vets flag..every day the fees went up to a different price..my mom friend is..."
Advanced Relocation
"Please NEVER use this company!! They deserve negative stars, but the only way I can write is to give a star. I had 2 moves. RI to Albuquerque and RI to Montana. The Montana move arrived in Albuquerque. They had NO IDEA where the Albuquerque was...."
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).