Why a moving company with SoHo oFFice is better than its competitors
FlatRate moving & storage knows that any top-of-the-line moving company needs to have the upper hand on storage and packing facilities, as well as that of safeguarding their customers’ precious cargo. That calls for consumer connectedness-and accessibility. FlatRate Moving’s success as top movers in NYC is due in great part to clear understanding of what New Yorkers needed when relocating. This intimate knowledge is based on the fact that we move clients the way we’d like to be moved: efficiently, with a stress-less cost system that states your estimate will not fluctuate. Not after we see your stairs, or have to wrap a few more items that anticipated, or simply because that’s what moving companies have consistently gotten away with over the years.
So to stay on the pulse of our most active and demanding Market needs, FlatRate prides itself on being based in Manhattan SoHo district, where our resources remain prime and our clients are our neighbors. With millions of dollars invested into new condo developments in 2008, and boasting the worlds best and brightest inhabitants on its lovely historic blocks (our local Starbucks has you sipping coolly next to the likes of John Mayer or Rihanna). SoHo remains one of the most progressive neighborhoods for living and moving you in with style with guaranteed, reliable relocation practices; FlatRate Moving is a perfect fit, and now a SoHo neighborhood fixture.
Whether your moving needs are commercial or residential, we have prime resources and state-of-the-art equipment to facilitate your move with ease and style. FlatRate skimps on nothing!
FlatRate provides mini storage facilities to accommodate all sorts of residential and commercial requirements, as well as document storage. Our facilities are climate-controlled with modern sprinkler systems and freight elevators, plus loading-dock access for any sized truck. We provide long-term and short-term storage units plus warehousing or storage space to consolidate goods for long-distance shipment. We also provide self access to your storage unit. In transit, storage is free for up to 30 days.
FlatRate’s storage spaces are licensed by the Department of Consumer Affairs (DOCA-0910599).
INSURANCE
FlatRate maintains $8 million worth of Moving General Liability coverage, as well as required Workers’ Compensation insurance. We maintain a substantial amount of insurance for our customers’ peace of mind.
INVENTORY
We maintain a detailed inventory of your items, made prior to departing for the storage facility, with numbers assigned to each article. You are provided with a copy of the final itemized list.
PACKING SUPPLIES
FlatRate supplies all packing accessories needed including bubble wrap, drop cloths, tape, furniture covers, boxes from media to wardrobe-size, labels, etc. You can take home a list of labeled boxes and crates for easy reference when you need to locate your goods.
CONVENIENCE
Whenever you require access to any of your stored items, simply call FlatRate and we’ll schedule prompt door-to-door delivery of those goods - or you may retrieve your items directly from your unit at any time.
WHEN IN TRANSIT
Our movers maintain constant contact with FlatRate headquarters to keep you abreast of moving progress at any point. Precise about timing our deliveries, we offer several long-distance moving options.
* For large moves requiring transport of heavier loads, you can secure the exclusive use of a truck engaging the same moving crew throughout the relocation process.
* For moving specialty items or smaller properties, your belongings can be added to an existing shipment, en route to one of our other scheduled destinations.
* We also offer safe storage space, absolutely free for up to one month.
As relocation frequently requires storage to safe-keep belongings for periods of time, our facilities offer safe and fully protected space for your storage needs. Furniture and fixtures will be well wrapped and fully padded. Crating, assembly, or disassembly of designated pieces will be done to your specifications. Our teams utilize different methods, depending on the move being performed, such as:
* Marking and tagging of items prior to the move, in accordance with your floor plan. We’ll then proceed to the new space and refer to the floor plan to ensure proper placement of items.
* We offer protection in accordance with your building’s specifications, ensuring office floors, walls and common areas will be properly protected. We’re prepared to set up wall coverings and Masonite for that purpose.
ACCESSIBILITY
Located at 466 Broome Street, between Green Street and Mercer Street, our location affords us the luxury of interfacing with our clients in one of the areas they enjoy frequenting most, enjoying the “Downtown” ambiance en route to our facilities, perhaps browse a few art galleries along the way, or stop to enjoy a taste of Little Italy. From fashion’s most coveted showrooms (Marc Jacobs is right around the corner) to the hautest boutiques and retailers (think Chanel, Bloomingdales, BigDrop and Burberry). After you’ve slowed down for a breather, enjoy gourmet tea and cappuccinos from the array of cafes and romantic hole in the wall(s). Regardless, FlatRate remains less than a hop, skip and jump away!
OUR TEAM
FlatRate movers are extensively trained and highly experienced professionals. Whether moving across the nation or overseas, you can depend on FlatRate to reliably transport both residential and commercial goods.
- Residential relocation
FlatRate delivers reliable service, moving either your entire place, or one piece of furniture, with proven care and efficiency.
- Commercial Relocation
FlatRate’s top-notch team executes all aspects of commercial moving and employee relocation with expert handling of fragile pieces and high tech equipment.
A little SoHo history
SoHo’s historic district, officially bounded by Houston Street, West Broadway, Canal Street and Crosby Street is noted for elaborate cast-iron architecture - most of its buildings dating from the late 19th century. Many of these structures originally housed warehouses and factories.
Before SoHo’s present incarnation, it was known as the Cast Iron District. The name, a blend of “South” and “Houston”, refers to “south of Houston Street”. Now a trendy locale, SoHo was formerly designated to be the site of the Lower Manhattan Expressway (Lomex). This highway would have connected the Holland Tunnel on the west, with the
The upper stories of many of these buildings became known as lofts, attracting many artists in the 1960’s and 1970’s, who valued these spacious areas with tall ceilings and large windows admitting natural light.As the artist population grew, the city expressed concern about possible loss of space that might be useful for future industrial purposes. Pressured on many sides, however, the city eventually gave up on the attempt to secure all of the Cast Iron District as industrial space, and in 1973 the area received official historical designation as SoHo.
- the SoHo effect
In the 1980s, the neighborhood began attracting more affluent residents, in a process known today as the “SoHo Effect”. Now, it’s become fairly commercialized. SoHo’s eclectic mix of upscale boutiques and restaurants are mainly clustered along Broadway and Prince and Spring streets, in the northern area of the neighborhood, while the southern part of the district, alongGrand Street and Canal Street, still retains much of the look and feel of SoHo’s earlier days.
WE OFFER THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
FlatRate’s strategic location, set amidst the industrial-strength architecture and modern enterprise of Manhattan’s historical SoHo district, offers each customer a broad range of upscale moving technology, accessibility, convenience and peace of mind.When considering or planning a move, of any type or on any scale, FlatRate’s professional staff is ready to dependably assist you at every stage and point of your moving experience. Look to Downtown Manhattan for our moving professionals and prime facilities, geared to the care and specifications of virtually any and all goods. We specialize in the handling, protection and transportation of our clientele’s important belongings with expertise and finesse, and stand committed to integrity and customer goodwill.Our company’s lifeline thrives in achieving a seamless, speedy transition for all of New Yorks finest; experience the worry-free move with FlatRate, the SoHo Mover!