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FDR Moving — NYC Moving Company Review

Considering FDR Moving? Movd's platform matches you with the nearest crew (FDR Moving or another licensed mover). Flat-fee pricing with built-in grace volume means the quote you see is what you pay.

✓ 3 packages • ✓ 3 timeslots • ✓ Flat-fee pricing • ✓ Grace volume included • ✓ No surprise charges

Trusted by 1,000+ NYC movers

Years in Business
16
DOT License
⚠ Check
Fleet Size
10+ trucks
Customer Rating
4/5★

What to Know About FDR Moving

FDR Moving serves Manhattan's East Side with focused, no-frills apartment moving services. Named after the FDR Drive corridor they know best, their crews navigate the specific challenges of Midtown East, the Upper East Side, and the East Village with practiced efficiency. Their weekday availability is a genuine advantage for customers with flexible schedules — while weekend slots are competitive across the industry, FDR often has weekday openings that save both time and money. The company is small enough that the owner stays involved in operations, which provides a level of personal accountability that larger companies lack. The limitations are straightforward: no services beyond basic moving and packing, minimal fleet capacity during peak periods, and coverage that thins out west of Fifth Avenue. For East Side residents with flexible scheduling, FDR is a solid neighborhood mover. Movd's platform offers the same neighborhood expertise through proximity-based crew matching — you get crews that know your specific area, plus flat-fee pricing and weekend availability that FDR can't always provide. When booking through Movd, you'll see FDR Moving alongside 15+ other DOT-licensed movers. Compare prices, availability, and choose the best option for your specific move.

Services Offered by FDR Moving

Local Moving

Packing Services

Specialties:

East Side Manhattan movesEfficient apartment relocationsWeekday availability

Service Areas

ManhattanBrooklynQueens

Service radius: NYC + 40 miles

FDR Moving's Reported Strengths

  • Strong presence on Manhattan's East Side with local expertise

  • Good weekday availability when other movers are booked

  • Efficient crews minimize hourly costs for small moves

  • Straightforward pricing without excessive add-ons

  • Quick booking process with responsive phone support

Points to Consider

  • Very limited fleet restricts peak-season capacity

  • No storage, long-distance, or commercial services

  • West Side Manhattan and outer borough coverage is thinner

  • Basic equipment may not suit high-value item moves

  • Limited online presence and review volume


Service Comparison

FeatureFDR MovingMovd Platform
Pricing ModelHourly rates + extrasFlat-fee packages
Crew SelectionTake what's availableReal-time matching
Surprise ChargesCommon with hourly billingGrace volume included
Booking ProcessCall, negotiate, hope5-minute app booking
Price TransparencyEstimates often wrongFinal price = quoted price

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Real Movd Customer Stories

Why NYC Movers Choose Flat-Fee Packages Over Hourly Rates

These customers researched traditional movers like FDR Moving but chose Movd's package system instead

"Premium package was worth every penny. Got the packing credit, boxes, and 50% grace volume. My stuff exceeded the estimate but no upcharge because of the grace. Final bill: $920. Traditional movers quoted me $1,450+."


Michael R.

Chelsea2BR with extras

"The grace volume is the killer feature. Preferred gives you 25% cushion so minor estimation errors don't cost extra. My move was slightly over estimate but zero additional charges. Traditional movers would've hit me with overage fees."


Jessica P.

Park Slope, Brooklyn2BR walkup

"Real-time crew matching found me a team 10 blocks away. Booked in 5 minutes, moved 2 days later. The flat-fee model eliminated all the anxiety about hourly charges adding up. Preferred package included packing credit which covered all my boxes."


Emily T.

Astoria, Queens1BR apartment


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