Question 1

Does my NYC doorman building need a COI from the hauler?

Accepted Answer

Most Manhattan and Brooklyn doorman buildings require a Certificate of Insurance naming the building's managing agent as additional insured before allowing haulers into the freight elevator. Request this 24–48 hours in advance.

Question 2

Can I use DSNY for furniture instead of paying a hauler?

Accepted Answer

Yes — DSNY offers free curbside bulk pickup with an appointment scheduled at nyc.gov/dsny. The catch: items must be at the curb by 4 AM on collection day and you can't put electronics or mattresses out without specific tagging.

Question 3

Why are NYC junk removal minimums so high?

Accepted Answer

Truck operating costs, parking tickets, transfer station fees ($130+/ton), and stair-carry labor mean most NYC haulers can't profitably serve jobs under $175–$225. A few outfits offer flat-rate single-item pickups in the $95–$125 range.

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Does my NYC doorman building need a COI from the hauler?

Can I use DSNY for furniture instead of paying a hauler?

Why are NYC junk removal minimums so high?

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