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📄 Case Study

Chelsea Brownstone to Murray Hill High-Rise

Handling strict building protocols and unexpected street construction with precision and care.

Date
Jan 5, 2026
Route
Chelsea →
Murray Hill
West Side to East Side
Duration
4 Hours
8:50 AM – 1:00 PM
Final Cost
$450
Flat Fee
Move Distance
Local
Move Class
Residential
Move Type
Storage → House
Location
New York, NY
1b

The Route

A
Origin 418 West 20th Street Chelsea (West Side)
1.8 miles ~19–23 min drive
B
Destination 121 Madison Avenue Murray Hill (East Side)
Route map from Chelsea to Murray Hill
📍 Cross-Town Route
2

The Resources

iMove NYC Moving Truck on a Chelsea street
iMove NYC "We Give A Damn About Your Stuff"

👥 Crew Profile

Nefi S.
Nefi S.
Lead
Omar B.
Omar B.
Wing
Team Size 2 Pro Movers

🚛 Vehicle Specs

Truck Hino 195 (Cab-Over)
Capacity ~1,300 cu. ft.
Clearance 11' est. height
Why this truck? Tight turning radius for narrow Chelsea streets.
3

Load Statistics & Inventory

~65%
Truck Utilized
850
Cubic Feet
~4,200
Est. Pounds
📦
~20
Standard Cartons
🪑
~8
Mid-size Furniture
None
Heavy Items
💡 Pro Note

While the item count was low, the "loose pack" filled 2/3 of the truck to ensure safety without needing to stack tiers high, protecting the mid-sized furniture.

3b

Full Inventory Breakdown

49 Total Items
477.7 Cubic Feet
7 Categories
📦 Boxes & Containers 28 items · 126.7 cu ft
Extra Large Boxes ×11 66 cu ft
Medium Boxes ×7 21.7 cu ft
Small Boxes ×4 6 cu ft
Bags ×5 25 cu ft
Plastic Bin (Large) ×1 8 cu ft
🛋️ Seating 7 items · 128 cu ft
Sofa (90" / 3-Seater) ×1 70 cu ft
Arm Chairs ×2 30 cu ft
Kitchen Chairs ×4 28 cu ft
🪑 Tables 3 items · 30 cu ft
Kitchen Table ×1 20 cu ft
Night Tables ×2 10 cu ft
🗄️ Storage & Cabinets 3 items · 65 cu ft
Storage Cabinet (XL) ×1 30 cu ft
Storage Cabinet (L) ×1 20 cu ft
Kitchen Cabinet ×1 15 cu ft
📺 Electronics & Media 4 items · 70 cu ft
TV (55"+) ×1 20 cu ft
TV (32-45") ×1 15 cu ft
TV Stand (Large) ×1 20 cu ft
TV Stand (Medium) ×1 15 cu ft
🛏️ Bedroom 1 item · 30 cu ft
Queen Mattress ×1 30 cu ft
Specialty / Fragile 3 items · 28 cu ft
Mirror, Large Crated ×1 10 cu ft
Mirror, Medium Crated ×1 8 cu ft
Surfboard ×1 10 cu ft
4

The Timeline

08:50 AM
Crew Arrival
Location: Chelsea (Renovated Brownstone). Team arrives 10 mins early for prep.
09:00 AM
Load-In Start
Excellent access. Truck parked directly in front. Mix of street-level (3 steps down) and 1st floor (10 steps up).
Optimal Access
11:00 AM
Doors Closed — Load Complete
Load time: 2 Hours.
11:00 AM
Transit
Chelsea to Murray Hill. Drive time: 30 Minutes.
11:30 AM
Offload Start — Challenge Encountered
Street construction blocked direct access. Truck parked around the corner. Crew performed a "Long Carry" (half-block walk) for every trip.
Obstruction Override
01:00 PM
Job Complete
Unload time: 1.5 Hours (Extended due to long carry).
5

Access & Difficulty Ratings

📍 Chelsea (Pickup)
🟢 Low
  • Direct curb access — truck parked in front
  • Minor stairs only (~13 steps total)
  • Empty house (renovation status) allowed rapid movement
📍 Murray Hill (Drop-off)
🔴 High
  • Access obstructed — ½ block manual carry required
  • Full hallway protection (cardboard taped along entire length)
  • ~15 round trips from truck to elevator
  • Strict building management protocols enforced
6

Transparency Analysis: Why $450?

Value Delivered

Despite the low item count, the Murray Hill obstruction turned a simple unload into an endurance event. The flat fee protected the client from hourly overages caused by street construction.

The "Hidden" Work

~1.5 Miles

Total distance walked by the crew shuttling items from the corner to the building entrance during the unload phase alone.

Hallway Protocols

The crew meticulously followed the building's strict requirement to tape cardboard along the entire length of the hallway, ensuring full deposit return for the client.

Round Trips

15 Trips

Each trip required navigating from the parked truck around the corner, through the lobby, and up the elevator.

⭐ Client Appreciation
$200

Gratuity (Team Split)

$80–$100
Industry Standard
$200
Actual Tip
Standard Gratuity

The client recognized the unexpected difficulty of the "long carry" and the care taken with the building protection — turning a stressful logistical snag into a smooth experience.

8

Meet the Customer

Andrew, the customer

Andrew

NYC Entrepreneur, Late 20s

Andrew is the Founder and Managing Director of TopSDRs, building the future of sales development. He lives in NYC with his partner Eliza Lesser, who is also an entrepreneur as the Founder and CEO of EHL & Co.

🏠 Relocating from a renovated Chelsea brownstone to a modern Murray Hill high-rise

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