Professional
Piano Moving
in New York City
Pianos are more than just furniture — they're precision instruments and often irreplaceable family heirlooms. Moving one takes specialized training, custom equipment, and a deep understanding of instrument care. Otter Moving & Storage gets your piano to its new home with its structural integrity and finish perfectly preserved.
Get your free piano moving quote by completing the form below or calling (212) 300-9828.
Why choose Otter for your piano move?
Moving a piano through the unique architectural challenges of New York City requires experience and patience. Our team is specifically trained to handle the complexities of both residential and commercial piano relocations.
From maneuvering around tight apartment corners to navigating narrow stairwells or hoisting through windows, we know how to overcome NYC's spatial challenges — with professional piano boards, heavy-duty padding, and protective covers safeguarding the delicate finish and interior mechanics of your instrument the whole way.
We're fully licensed and insured, with 3,178+ five-star reviews and over 10,000 moves completed in 2025 alone — so your instrument and your property are covered from start to finish.
Piano moving that protects every note.
Four reasons New Yorkers trust Otter with their most valuable instruments.
Specialized Equipment
We utilize professional piano boards (skids), heavy-duty padding, and protective covers to safeguard the delicate finish and interior mechanics of your instrument.
NYC Navigational Expertise
From maneuvering pianos around tight apartment corners to navigating narrow stairwells or hoisting through windows, we are experts at overcoming NYC's spatial challenges.
Trained Specialists
Our team understands the internal balance and weight distribution of pianos, ensuring they are positioned and secured correctly for every leg of the journey.
Fully Licensed & Insured
We prioritize the safety of your property, providing the peace of mind that comes with professional, high-standard coverage.
Pianos we move —
from spinets to concert grands.
We have the capability to handle a wide range of instrument types.
Grand Pianos
From Baby Grands to Concert Grands.
Upright Pianos
Including Spinet, Console, and Studio uprights.
Digital Pianos
High-end digital instruments requiring careful electronic handling.
Small things, done right. Every single move.
Numbers don't lie, and ours tell a story we're proud of. We sweat the small stuff on every job — the wrapping, the padding, the careful turn around the stairwell — because that's what separates a 5-star move from a forgettable one.
What's included in every piano move.
Our experienced moving consultants take the time to understand exactly what your move looks like — what type of piano you have, what the access situation looks like on both ends, and whether it's part of a full household move or a standalone piano job.
We give you a transparent, accurate flat-rate quote that lines up with your specific move and includes every service listed in this section.
While New York City is our home, our network reaches across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Florida, California, Texas, Illinois, Colorado and beyond — so wherever life takes you next, we can take you there.
Get a free quote →- ✓Professionally trained movers
- ✓Well maintained & clean trucks
- ✓Insurance for your building (COI)
- ✓Insurance for your items (2 options)
- ✓Fuel, tolls, parking tickets
- ✓Protection of items (blankets, plastic, etc.)
- ✓Basic furniture disassembly & reassembly
- ✓Customer support 7 days a week
*Gratuity for the movers is not included
*Supply and packing of the boxes can be added
*Some pianos might require special handling fees
Every move, pitch perfect.
Every move is a chance to prove that moving day doesn't have to be miserable. Here's what some of our recent customers had to say.
My grandmother's upright has been in the family for sixty years, and I was terrified to move it from her place to mine. The Otter crew strapped it to a piano board, padded every inch, and walked it down two flights like it weighed nothing. It arrived without a scratch and still perfectly in the family. I nearly cried.
Baby grand, fifth-floor apartment, one narrow elevator. Two companies told me it couldn't be done without hoisting. Otter measured everything in advance, took the legs and pedal lyre off, and got it up on a skid without drama. They positioned it exactly where I wanted it on the first try. Total professionals.
We relocated our music school and had six uprights and a digital stage piano to move across town. Otter handled the COI with both buildings, showed up with the right equipment for every instrument, and had everything placed and level by end of day. Our students didn't miss a single lesson.
Preparation tips for your piano move.
To ensure a seamless move, please review these key preparation steps before our team arrives.
- Clear the Path
- Measure Your Space
- Check Accessibility
- Confirm the Location
Clear the Path
Ensure all hallways, doorways, and stairwells are free of obstacles to allow our team to navigate the instrument safely.
Measure Your Space
Take careful measurements of doorways, elevator dimensions, and sharp turns at your origin and destination. Pianos are often wider than they appear!
Check Accessibility
Confirm if your building requires a Certificate of Insurance (COI) or requires elevator booking for moving times.
Confirm the Location
Decide exactly where the piano will be placed in your new space so our team can position it correctly on the first attempt.
Everything else you might be wondering.
Is Otter Moving licensed and insured?
What types of pianos do you move?
How do you protect the piano during the move?
My building requires a COI — do you provide one?
Will the price change?
Ready to move your piano?
Don't risk your instrument with standard movers. Trust the professionals at Otter Moving & Storage to handle your piano with the care and precision it deserves — with thousands of five-star reviews and a track record of reliable service, we're New York City's trusted choice for specialty moves.
"Easily the most professional, kind, and efficient movers I've ever worked with."
