Parking on Moving Day

Parking the moving truck on moving day can be a challenging detail that many people overlook.

People who are moving have enough on their plate, like packing, finding a new place and changing your address on all subscriptions and billing.

Whether you choose to hire a professional mover or decide to Do It Yourself, parking is something to be considered by all parties involved.

Here are some tips for the four major regions of the New York and New Jersey area.

Those four regions are:

1. Manhattan
2. The Outer Boroughs; includes Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island and The Bronx
3. Hoboken
4. The Suburbs; includes Long Island and New Jersey

For a smooth move, truck placement is a key detail that should be discussed in advance.

1. Manhattan

Let’s be real for a second and recognize that parking in New York City is essentially non-existent. Parking the moving truck on the day of your move can be a challenge.

However, that does not mean it is impossible!

A helpful tip is to check the parking rules and regulations outside of your apartment building.

Some important things to look at and ask yourself is:

• • Is there alternate side parking?
  • Is there commercial only parking?
  • No standing zone?
  • Bus stop?
  • Fire Hydrant?

All of these possibilities are important for different reasons.

If it’s alternate side parking rules, maybe choose the day on the sign as your moving day. That’ll ensure an empty side of your street and the truck can easily park right outside.

Is it a Commercial Only parking area during the day? If so, that’s a huge benefit to you! Now, the truck will not have to compete with passenger vehicles for parking.

The movers will simply be prepared to pay the meter to prevent parking tickets.

If there’s a Bus Stop, Fire Hydrant or a No Standing Zone; the truck may have to take a chance to make it a smooth moving experience.

However, a parking ticket is possible and that could potentially increase the cost of the move.

Naturally, we want to give all of our customers the best possible move. But, in New York City, sometimes that means parking tickets.

If the truck has to park more than half a block away, you can expect a longer, more expensive and more unpredictable move.

Sometimes, we should consider putting an extra mover on the job to expedite the process. The driver always stays with the truck to ensure no parking violations and safe passage for other vehicles.

It is best to be prepared in advance with the information for the parking rules near your home so that your mover knows how to plan and price your move.

2. Outer Boroughs

Brooklyn can be difficult in many places, very similar to the Manhattan world. Same rules would apply as in the Manhattan portion.

Queens can be better suited for moving, but in certain areas the streets are extremely tight and difficult to maneuver.

Long Island City and Astoria are neighborhoods that have favorable alternate sides and many commercial areas for a smooth move.

Staten Island is an outer borough but can be considered as “The Suburbs”.

There is a lot of space to perform a move here.

The Bronx is a hybrid of all the other boroughs.

Some parts can be tough with parking the moving truck, especially near Yankee Stadium. But others are beneficial to the move process.

As always, be prepared in advance with the parking rules and normal operating procedure for the movers information to create a moving plan for you.

3. Hoboken

Hoboken is one of the best places to move in the metropolitan area.

A Parking Permit can be acquired by the city of Hoboken to reserve space right outside your apartment for parking the moving truck.

This parking permit can be put out in advance of the move so that people know they cannot park in that space on your move day and time.

Yes, it costs money; but at least it will prevent parking violations and fines.

You have two options: acquire the parking permit yourself or have the moving company do it for you.

Keep in mind, this service is not free from most moving companies; but for Flatbush Moving it is!

This will help ensure a smooth move experience since the truck has a reserved spot right in front of the building.

4. The Suburbs

Not much to worry about when parking in The Suburbs.

Most residential areas on Long Island and New Jersey will have a lot of space for parking the moving truck.

Only a couple of things to look out for, which are not very serious.

The first thing is to try and minimize interruption for your neighbors Perhaps let them know in advance that you will be moving on a certain day and so they won’t be surprised or put out from a moving truck being in front of your house.

The second thing is to alert your township or neighborhood. Sometimes, they’ll send out a police escort or just have officials on call to ensure a smooth process.

All in all, suburban life is great because there is usually ample parking.

Maybe park your cars on the street to make sure your neighbors do not take up valuable spots that would be helpful for the move.

Either way, the truck should be able to pull right up to the resident and make the move as easy as 123.

When moving in New York or New Jersey, Flatbush Moving Van Company can help you make a detail-oriented move plan.

From the city to the suburbs, Flatbush Moving has your back.

Call today for a free consultation for your upcoming move.