5th-Floor Walk-Up
Couch Removal

Yes, we'll come up. Yes, it's still $159. No, you don't need to disassemble it first.

Same flat price, every floor

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Free · No walk-up surcharge · COI included if needed
Flat $159 for a standard sofa on any floor — 1st, 5th, 6th, doesn't matter. No walk-up surcharge. No elevator fee. No borough modifier. Disassembly, strapping, blanket-wrap, and stair-turn navigation all included in the per-item price.

The walk-up problem most NYC services dodge

Half of NYC's housing stock has no elevator. The East Village, Lower East Side, Chinatown, Bushwick, Bed-Stuy, Astoria, Sunset Park, Washington Heights — these neighborhoods are 4- and 5-story tenement walk-ups built in the 1880s-1920s for a different scale of living. Stair landings are tight. Doorframes are narrow. Hallways are 32-36 inches wide. Original wooden treads creak under load.

Most national junk removal services price these the same as a ground-floor pickup but quietly tack on a $25-$75 stair fee at the door, or refuse to come above the 3rd floor without a "consultation." Some flat-out won't quote 5th-floor jobs online. That's the gap we built around.

What actually happens on a 5th-floor walk-up couch pickup

Crew arrives in the 2-hour window you booked. They size up the stair turns on the way up — most NYC tenement staircases turn 180° at each landing, which is the tight spot for a 3-seat sofa. Two crew members carry standard, one upstairs lifting and one downstairs steering. If the couch clears the turn at full size, it goes out as-is. If it doesn't, they pop the cushions, brace the frame, unscrew the legs, and break it into two-piece geometry that clears the turn — 10-15 minutes of work. Hex set, Phillips, slotted, strap kit, moving blankets — standard kit on every truck.

What we move out of walk-ups every week

Walk-up couch pricing — what you actually pay

ItemGround floor5th-floor walk-up
Standard sofa / couch$159$159
Loveseat$128$128
Recliner$132$132
Sleeper sofa$168$168
Sectional (2-piece)$190$190
Sectional (3-piece)$249$249
Sectional (4+-piece)$307$307

The same column twice on purpose. No walk-up surcharge, no elevator fee, no per-flight stair fee. $75 minimum order. 10% off on 5+ items.

How it works

1. Upload a photo

Snap a pic of the couch. We price it in 7 seconds — same price regardless of which floor it's on.

2. Book a 2-hour window

Same-day if booked before 2pm. We text when the hauler is en route.

3. Crew comes up

Disassembly kit on every truck. We measure, we carry, we navigate the turn. 15-45 minutes typical.

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Frequently asked

How much does a 5th-floor walk-up couch removal cost in NYC?

Flat $159 for a standard sofa — same price as a ground-floor pickup. No walk-up surcharge, no elevator fee, no per-flight stair fee. Sectionals are $190 (2-piece), $249 (3-piece), or $307 (4+-piece). $75 minimum order, 10% off on 5+ items.

My couch won't fit down the stair turn — what happens?

The crew measures the doorway and the stair landings before they start. If the couch can't physically clear the turn, they disassemble in the apartment — strapping the cushions, popping the legs, separating the frame at the bolts. Hex tools, screwdrivers, blankets are standard kit. We get 99% of couches out the door without leaving anything behind.

Will the crew actually come up to a 5th-floor walk-up?

Yes. Walk-ups are most of the housing stock in the East Village, LES, Bushwick, Bed-Stuy, Astoria, Sunset Park, Washington Heights. This is the work. Crews are conditioned for it and the freight workflow is standard.

Do I need to disassemble the couch before pickup?

No. We bring the tools and do it on-site if the turn requires it. Saves you 90 minutes of YouTube tutorials and a trip to the hardware store.

What about narrow tenement hallways?

Tenement halls (Lower East Side, Chinatown, East Village, Williamsburg's tenement blocks) are often 32-36 inches wide. We bring slim moving blankets to protect the walls and doorframes. Sectional sofas come apart at the apartment door if they can't clear the hall straight.

Can I book same-day if I'm on the 5th floor?

Yes. Book before 2pm and we'll usually have a hauler at your door the same afternoon. The 5th-floor walk-up doesn't slow scheduling — it's the same crew that handles ground-floor pickups.

What if the building requires a COI?

Free, same-day. We submit the Certificate of Insurance directly to your managing agent or super. Most walk-ups don't require COIs, but if yours does (some prewar landmark buildings, some institutional landlords), add the requirements at booking and we handle it.