A1 Moving & Storage — NYC Moving Company Review
Researching A1 Moving & Storage? Before you hire any NYC mover directly, see how a protected booking compares: with Movd you pay the platform — not the crew — your price is approved up front from your full inventory, and your mover is paid after the move is done.
✓ Pay Movd, not the crew • ✓ Balance charged after your move • ✓ Price approved up front • ✓ Volume buffer included • ✓ $2,500 Move Guarantee
Trusted by 1,000+ NYC movers
- Years in Business
- 23
- DOT License
- ⚠ Check
- Fleet Size
- 18+ trucks
- Customer Rating
- Unrated
What to Know About A1 Moving & Storage
A1 Moving & Storage offers a comprehensive service range across all five boroughs with the operational history to back it up — over 20 years of continuous NYC operation. Their fleet diversity handles everything from studio moves to full office relocations, and the integrated storage facility adds genuine convenience for customers between leases. However, their review profile tells a cautionary tale: there's significant polarization between highly satisfied and highly dissatisfied customers, with the negative reviews frequently citing billing discrepancies and unresponsive customer service. This inconsistency suggests that the quality of your experience may depend heavily on which team is assigned. The generic company name makes online research frustrating — several companies use the A1 name across different states. For customers who value integrated moving-and-storage under one roof, A1 is functional. For those who want consistent quality and pricing certainty, Movd's platform eliminates the crew-assignment lottery — flat-fee pricing locks in your cost, and the matching algorithm pairs you with crews rated for reliability. Hiring any moving company directly means you vet the crew, negotiate the price, and pay them yourself on move day. Booking through Movd instead is a protected transaction: your price is approved up front from your full inventory, and your payment is held by Movd until after your move.
Services Offered by A1 Moving & Storage
Local Moving
Long Distance
Storage
Packing Services
Commercial Moving
Specialties:
Service Areas
Service radius: NYC + 75 miles
A1 Moving & Storage's Reported Strengths
Full range of services from local to long-distance with storage
Over 20 years of continuous NYC operation
Multiple truck sizes for different move scales
Storage facility with month-to-month terms
Experienced with both residential and commercial moves
Points to Consider
Generic name creates confusion with other A1 companies
Reviews are mixed — strong polarization between positive and negative
Customer service has drawn criticism for unresponsiveness
Final bills sometimes exceed quotes with unexplained charges
Damage claims resolution takes longer than industry average
How Movd Protects Your Move
With A1 Moving & Storage — or any moving company you hire directly — you vet the crew, you negotiate the price, and you pay them yourself. With Movd, the transaction itself is protected:
You pay Movd — not a crew on your doorstep
Book with a $50 deposit. Your card is pre-authorized before the move, the balance is charged only after your move is complete, and Movd releases your mover's payout after the job is done. No cash handoffs, no doorstep renegotiation.
A price you approve before anyone lifts a box
Your quote is computed from your full inventory and building access up front, and every package includes a built-in volume buffer so small misses don't change your price — backed by the $2,500 Move Guarantee.
No negotiation, no sales pressure
Input-based and approval-based: enter your move, review the computed price, book it. No phone haggling, no bait-and-switch, no on-site renegotiation.
A vetted, accountable crew
Every Movd fleet partner is pre-vetted, DOT-licensed, and insured, and Movd handles the Certificate of Insurance paperwork with your building — someone stands behind the move besides the crew itself.
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Why NYC Movers Choose a Protected Move
Real Movd customers on booking a price-approved, payment-protected move
"We packed ourselves and hired a Movd crew for the heavy stuff. It was way cheaper than renting a truck, and they navigated our walk-up like champs."
David P.
Lower East Side, Manhattan • Self-pack move
"We had a gap between closings, so the Stress-Free package was perfect — they packed everything and held our things in storage until the new place was ready. Hands-off and stress-free."
Jessica W.
Financial District, Manhattan • Move + storage
"I was nervous about hiring movers, but the crew was careful and the moving planner kept us on track. Zero scratches on our furniture — a first for us in NYC."
Michael R.
Park Slope, Brooklyn • Local move
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