East York is a friendly, family-oriented part of Toronto with older brick homes, busy apartment communities and lots of green space along the Don Valley. Moving here comes with its own challenges, like narrow stairs, tight streets and high-rise elevators. As local Toronto movers, N&N Brothers Moving helps East York families move every week. Here is what to know before your move.
East York Neighbourhoods and What to Expect
Leaside
Leaside has beautiful older homes with steep front steps, narrow staircases and finished basements. We take apart large furniture and protect floors and door frames.
Pape Village and Danforth East York
These areas have semis and bungalows on narrow streets with limited parking. We plan where the truck will park before moving day.
Thorncliffe Park and Flemingdon Park
These neighbourhoods have many high-rise apartment buildings. Most moves here need elevator bookings and quick, organized loading.
O’Connor-Parkview and Woodbine-Lumsden
These areas have a mix of bungalows and two-storey homes, often with tight basement stairs.
Tips for Moving in East York
Plan for Narrow Stairs
Many East York homes were built in the 1930s to 1950s. Measure large items before moving day, and let us know about tight stairs so we can bring the right tools.
Book Apartment Elevators Early
If you are moving in or out of a Thorncliffe Park or Flemingdon Park building, reserve the elevator early, especially at month-end.
Use the Don Valley Parkway Wisely
The DVP is the fastest way in and out of East York, but rush hour can be slow. Early morning moves help keep your cost down.
Declutter Before You Pack
Smaller older homes mean less storage. Book junk removal for old furniture and clutter before your move.
How Much Do Movers Cost?
N&N Brothers Moving charges clear hourly rates with a 3-hour minimum and no hidden fees. Time runs office-to-office from our North York office.
- 2 movers + truck: $140/hour
- 3 movers + truck: $185/hour
- 4 movers + 2 trucks: $280/hour
- Packing & assembly: $120/hour
- Piano moving: from $300
- Junk removal: $250 minimum, plus regular hourly rates
Your East York Moving Checklist
- 4 weeks before: book your movers and your building’s elevator, and start decluttering.
- 3 weeks before: set up Canada Post mail forwarding and book junk removal for anything you are not taking.
- 2 weeks before: start packing rooms you use least, and label every box by room.
- 1 week before: transfer internet and hydro, and change your address with ServiceOntario.
- Moving day: keep valuables, documents and medication with you, and do a final walk-through.
- After the move: use the City of Toronto Waste Wizard to sort boxes, packing paper and wrap.
Our East York Moving Services
We offer residential moving for houses, condos and apartments, plus commercial moving services in East York, packing services in East York and piano moving in East York. See our East York moving services page for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do movers cost in East York?
Our rates start at $140/hr for 2 movers and a truck, $185/hr for 3 movers and $280/hr for 4 movers with 2 trucks, with a 3-hour minimum.
Can you move heavy furniture up narrow stairs in Leaside?
Yes. We take apart large furniture where needed and use straps, dollies and blankets to move it safely up and down narrow stairs.
Do you move apartments in Thorncliffe Park?
Yes. We move apartments across East York and plan around your building’s elevator booking.
Book Your East York Move With N&N Brothers
Ready to move? East York movers from N&N Brothers Moving are licensed, insured and open 7 days a week. Visit our Toronto moving company homepage for a free quote, call 647-534-8479 or email nnbrothers.moving@gmail.com.
