Empire Movers & Storage — NYC Moving Company Review
Considering Empire Movers & Storage? Movd matches your move to a pre-vetted, DOT-licensed crew and protects the transaction: payment held by Movd and released after your move, a price you approve before booking, and the COI paperwork handled with your building.
✓ 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
- 20
- DOT License
- ✓ Verified
- Fleet Size
- 20+ trucks
- Customer Rating
- 4.4/5★
What to Know About Empire Movers & Storage
Empire Movers & Storage has operated across all five boroughs since 2006, building a well-rounded service that combines moving, storage, and packing under one roof. Their integrated approach means you don't need separate companies for moving and storage — a genuine convenience for customers between leases or downsizing. The fleet is diverse enough to handle everything from studios to large homes. However, the breadth of their offering means they don't specialize in any particular niche. Reviews are generally positive but include recurring mentions of billing discrepancies — quotes that change on moving day, or charges that weren't clearly communicated upfront. Crew quality shows the typical pattern of reliable regulars supplemented by inconsistent seasonal hires during peak months. For customers who want integrated moving-and-storage simplicity, Empire provides a one-stop solution. For those who want pricing certainty and matched crew quality, Movd's flat-fee platform locks in your total cost and pairs you with the right crew for your specific move — the integration of modern technology without the billing surprises. 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 Empire Movers & Storage
Local Moving
Long Distance
Storage
Packing Services
Commercial Moving
Specialties:
Service Areas
Service radius: NYC + 100 miles
Empire Movers & Storage's Reported Strengths
Comprehensive moving and storage under one company
Good fleet size handles moves of all scales
Nearly 20 years of NYC moving experience
Integrated storage avoids third-party coordination
Competitive pricing for full-service packages
Points to Consider
Reviews mention occasional billing discrepancies
Crew consistency varies between peak and off-peak seasons
Customer service can be slow during high-demand periods
Long-distance pricing is less competitive than dedicated carriers
Packing material costs are higher than buying your own
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How Movd Protects Your Move
With Empire Movers & 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
"Studio move on the Economy package. I under-counted my boxes, but the built-in volume buffer covered the extras — no change to my price. Simple and honest."
Ana G.
Sunnyside, Queens • Studio move
"Moving a piano in NYC is no joke, but the crew handled it like pros. The flat price was clear before we booked, and there were no add-ons after the fact. Saved about 25% versus other quotes."
Emily L.
Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan • Piano 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
Common Questions About Empire Movers & Storage & Movd's Package System
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Input your move, approve a computed flat price with a built-in volume buffer, and book a vetted, DOT-licensed crew — with your payment held by Movd and released to your mover after the move.
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