Most moving-day stress comes from decisions happening in real time: “Where does this go?” “Can we use the elevator?” “Why is the truck waiting?” A simple schedule prevents that.

Use this moving-day timeline from OneTwoThreeGuysAndATruck for moves in Upper West Side and New York City.

The night before
– Finish packing and label boxes by room.
– Set aside valuables, documents, medication, and chargers.
– Confirm elevator reservation and key access.
– Charge phones and power banks.

7:00–8:00 AM: Prep the space
– Clear pathways (hallways, stairs).
– Protect floors if required.
– Disassemble last small items (bedside tables, lamp bases).

8:00–10:30 AM: Load phase 1 (furniture and heavy items)
– Wrap furniture.
– Load heavy items first for truck stability.
– Keep a “fragile zone” separated.

10:30–12:00 PM: Load phase 2 (boxes and remaining items)
– Load by room priority.
– Do a final sweep of closets, cabinets, and under-bed storage.

12:00–2:00 PM: Transit + arrival setup
– Meet the building staff at the destination.
– Confirm elevator padding and floor protection.
– Identify where boxes should be staged by room.

2:00–4:30 PM: Unload + basic setup
– Beds first (so you’re not building a bed at midnight).
– Kitchen essentials next.
– Then the rest.

End of day: the “first night win”
Unpack: sheets, towel, toiletries, one cookware set, chargers, and Wi-Fi equipment. Everything else can wait.

If you want a timeline customized to your building access and stair/elevator situation, OneTwoThreeGuysAndATruck can help plan a realistic start time and crew size for your Upper West Side and New York City move.