Reviewed movers in Far Rockaway
"We were in a bind since the mover we hired cancelled the morning of. Called Kecia at Alexander & Sons and she saved the day! Couldn't have been more pleasant, professional and easy to deal with. My husband is NOT EASY and always has a critical com..."
"Office did not tell me that flat rate was cash only and then kept trying to gaslight me saying I misunderstood or miscommunicated. They said that their credit card machine was down and that I have to pay a $90 fee (so much for no hidden charges) b..."
"Great job, on time, accurate, overall very professional. The disassembling, packing, handling and care of every single item was impeccable. The crew of 3 was well coordinated without wasting any time. I surely will recommend their services to my..."
"Simply the best friendly and courteous. There are just so many wonderful things I can say about this company and it's movers. Our move with them was perfect I had to do nothing, they took care of everything and the movers themselves were all so wo..."
"My move on 11/7/2025 went fabulously. The 3 man team were courteous, respectful, and very careful loading and unloading my property. They placed everything where I needed it to be. I would highly recommend this company."
"After losing money with a previous broker, I immediately booked with legacy & storage moving who is a carrier and also have their own sales team! I was super impressed with my experience with them. The movers were punctual and moved in a timely ma..."
"Ross H.led a team of professionals from my move in New York to Ohio. The team took control of a very stressful situation and did a great job. All possessions arrived in perfect condition."
"I recently hired TEMS to move some furniture from Connecticut to Block Island RI. This is not an easy job because it involved a couple days and a ferry ride. This company did a great job. The price they gave me was very reasonable. There were no h..."
"I cannot speak highly enough about Dan and his team at Careful Moving. I've used them now 4 times in 3 years. They did a great job unloading everything quickly and carefully and even gave my dog some much needed attention after the stress of movin..."
"Could not have asked for a better experience with our move. Tyler, Kyle, and Rob were awesome. Very professional and the friendliest young men you could meet. They set our minds at ease on what would have been a stressful day and turned it in to a..."
"I highly recommend Anchor Moving for anyone who needs help moving. Not only were the three guys we had, Ramon, Jose and Jameer extremely courteous but they were very good at making sure everything we asked was done. I would recommend these three g..."
"Five stars***** I had an amazing experience with Superior Moving. Mark was able to make the move happen on the same day that I called! The movers arrived right on time and treated the tricky move with the utmost care. The crew was polite and incre..."
"MS Moving & Storage did excellent job for me. We made an appointment and their employee Junior arrived on time with his mask on to do estimation. They gave me their price that was twice and three times lower than two other companies that also cam..."
"From beginning at 8 AM to completion at 11 PM the crew maintained a cheerful and uplifting attitude and did not allow anything to slow them down or interfere with the objective of moving my wife and I to our new residence.. I would recommend them ..."
"I recently moved from Westchester to Wappingers Falls and from the first phone conversation I had with Kate, the sister of the brother & sister team who own and operate Your Hometown Mover, of New Paltz, NY, I felt comfortable and confident in my ..."
"We had a very positive experience with Hughes Relocation Services. The entire process went smoothly. John came out to give us an estimate and that price never changed. He always responded to my calls and emails promptly. Michele was our moving coo..."
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).