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50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted NYC Moving Partner Since 1975
Brownstone Brothers has been a trusted name in the moving industry since 1975. Our close-knit team specializes in high-end residential moves across New York City and surrounding areas, offering personalized service that prioritizes client satisfaction. With decades of combined experience, we handle every move with meticulous care, from initial consultation to final placement of belongings. Our team's expertise extends to packing, unpacking, and specialized services like art handling and piano moving. We maintain a fleet of two to three trucks, ensuring dedicated attention to each client's unique needs.Our warehouse facility in Mott Haven provides secure storage solutions with fire-resistant construction and 24-hour surveillance. Client testimonials consistently highlight our professionalism, reliability, and ability to handle complex moves with ease. We pride ourselves on word-of-mouth referrals and repeat business from satisfied clients. Our commitment to quality over quantity has established us as a premier choice for discerning customers. We maintain transparency in pricing and insurance options while upholding the highest standards of care for clients' possessions.
Services
Residential Moving
Storage Solutions
Packing Services
Piano Moving
Art Handling
Last-Minute Moves
Insurance Options
Meticulous Receiving
Commercial Moves
Long-Distance Moving
Details
- Year established: 1975
Highlights and features
- We offer 48 years of specialized moving expertise in NYC's unique challenges
- Our dedicated crews provide personalized attention for each move
- We maintain transparent pricing with detailed written estimates
- We offer comprehensive insurance options including Replacement Value coverage
- Our secure warehouse features concrete construction and 24-hour surveillance
What people say
Professional crews
Stress-free experience
Careful handling
Reliable service
Expert problem-solving
Services
Residential Moving
Specialized residential moving services for NYC's unique properties including brownstones, condos, and penthouses. Our experienced team navigates challenging spaces with stair mastery and careful planning. We provide customized moving plans with dedicated crews from start to finish. Our door-to-door service ensures belongings remain with the same team throughout the journey.
Storage Solutions
Fire-resistant storage facility with 24-hour surveillance in Mott Haven. Offers pro-rated daily rates based on cubic footage with minimum 200 cubic feet. Features concrete construction and flood zone certification. Provides inspection services and professional preparation for short or long-term storage needs.
Meticulous Receiving
Specialized warehouse service for designers and studios including item inspection, photography, and condition reporting. Handles receiving, storage, and delivery of furniture and decor with detailed documentation. Offers inventory management and rewrapping services for design projects across NYC.
Art Handling
Expert packing and transportation for valuable artwork and antiques. Uses acid-free materials and custom crating for secure transport. Specialized team trained in handling sculptures, paintings, and delicate collectibles with insurance options for high-value items.
Piano Moving
Specialized piano moving service with experienced technicians handling Steinways, Yamahas, and vintage instruments. Uses equipment designed for heavy objects and narrow spaces. Provides secure packing and climate-controlled transport for musical instruments.
People
Bill Gross
Founder
Founded Brownstone Brothers in 1975 from his Upper East Side apartment. Built the company into a trusted NYC moving brand over four decades before passing leadership to Richard Barrale in 2023.
Richard Barrale
Owner
Former top-performing employee who founded All Star Moving & Storage. Reacquired Brownstone Brothers in 2023, continuing its legacy of personalized service while maintaining industry expertise developed over 30 years in the business.
Questions
What areas do you service?
We service all five NYC boroughs, New Jersey, Connecticut, Washington, and surrounding areas including Westchester and The Hamptons.
Do you offer storage solutions?
Yes, we have a secure 24-hour surveillance warehouse in Mott Haven with fire-resistant construction and climate-controlled storage options.
How are moving costs calculated?
Costs start at $50/hr for trucks and $60/hr for movers, with package rates from $170/hr for two movers and truck.
Do you handle specialty items?
Yes, we specialize in piano moving, art handling, and packing fragile items with customized crating and protective materials.
What insurance options exist?
We offer free basic insurance at 30¢/lb and replacement value coverage at $10 per $1,000 value with $1,000 deductible.
Can you assist with last-minute moves?
Yes, we specialize in urgent relocations and recommend booking as soon as possible, especially during summer peak season.
Reviews (5)
Elias G.
Nov 04, 2018
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We contacted Brownstone Bros. for our recent move upstate. We had such a good experience with them 20+ years ago, we figured why not give them another go round. Sarah provided an onsite assessment and a cost we could work with. The fellas, Josh, Sean and Kevin arrived on time and finished the job all in one day, moving us to the Catskills without a hitch. Great friendly crew, got the job done in one fell swoop. Thank you Brownstone Bros.
Katie M.
Sep 11, 2018
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I'm a professional organizer and recently had the opportunity to work with Brownstone Brothers and it was an awesome experience. I have worked with several moving companies in the past and none of them has been as organized as Brownstone. It made my job so much easier that the movers were mindful while packing and labeling each of the boxes. This cut down my team's unpacking time and ultimately saved the client money in the long run. Their overall organized process would be especially helpful for anyone working with these movers who is unpacking themselves. I would highly recommend working with Brownstone Brothers.
Anne Nguyen
May 30, 2018
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Brownstone was highly recommended to us by a friend, and we're so glad she did! Everyone on the crew was skilled and confident. It was comforting to see how swiftly and painlessly the entire process went. They were on-time, friendly, and just knew their stuff. The foreman Maurice was really impressive. They took incredibly good care of everything (we have LOTS of breakables and a baby grand), and there was absolutely no damage from pick-up to drop-off. I would absolutely use Brownstone Brothers again and am already referring them to others.
Zena Schulman
Apr 05, 2018
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Straightforward, honest, and easy to work with. Sarah came by before our move, assessed our belongings, and gave us not only an estimate, but a play-by-play of how our move would go. On moving day, the truck and movers arrived exactly on time. There were some complications with our new building when we discovered they hadn't reserved the elevator for us at the right time, but the foreman was quick on his feet and just changed the plan to accommodate it, no complaint, nothing!
At the end of the day, the move took 2 hours longer than expected because of the building's slip-up but Brownstone didn't charge us ANYTHING extra! They stuck with the original quote, because that's how they do business. I recommend them for any and all moves!
At the end of the day, the move took 2 hours longer than expected because of the building's slip-up but Brownstone didn't charge us ANYTHING extra! They stuck with the original quote, because that's how they do business. I recommend them for any and all moves!
Cayetana S.
Oct 24, 2017
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I hired Brownstone Brothers last month to move my grandmother from her very large, very full Upper West Side apartment to her newly-remodeled home in Connecticut. I was anxious about the move for months, because my grandmother is very, very particular, and has a lot of expensive, delicate art pieces. That is, I was anxious until I called Brownstone. From the very beginning, this company was so helpful and kind.
The people at the office, the estimator, the movers, everyone not only treated me and my grandmother with so much patience and respect, they even listened to me when I broke down over a negligent contractor. The crew was really the greatest, and a month later we've finally unpacked everything and I can't believe nothing was broken.
The people at the office, the estimator, the movers, everyone not only treated me and my grandmother with so much patience and respect, they even listened to me when I broke down over a negligent contractor. The crew was really the greatest, and a month later we've finally unpacked everything and I can't believe nothing was broken.
