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To succeed a relative in their NYC rent-stabilized apartment, you have to have lived in the apartment with them for two years before they leave.

Moving from one borough (or block!) to another in New York City is one thing. Moving to the city from across state lines—often spanning hundreds or even thousands of miles—is on a whole different level. Read on for the brass tacks from pros with experience in these multifaceted moves.

Moving is stressful under the best of circumstances, so the most important step you can take is choosing the right moving company. FlatRate Moving is a full-service company that established the all-included flat-rate pricing model in NYC.

Need to put your things in storage while you renovate? FlatRate has decades of experience helping New Yorkers store their possessions.

Born to Move can handle a winter move “any day, any time,” and that if you need to cancel, rescheduling is no problem, and for winter moves, cancellations are penalty-free.

Need to move to another city fast? Born to Move uses trucks with larger, extended gas tanks. Born to Move can even do your move non-stop, by hiring two drivers, who alternate sleeping in the truck.