Policies
Moving Procedures

To safeguard the smooth business operations of all our tenants, we require that all moves begin before 8:00 AM or after 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday and/or all day on Saturday or Sunday. We have compiled the following points and highlighted pertinent building rules and/or information to assist you in planning your move.

To simplify the moving process, please remember to call the Building Office at (212) 254-5864. We will be able to assist with:

  • Scheduling an elevator
  • Ordering or removing suite signs and directory board strips
  • Obtaining or returning the necessary access cards and keys
  • Obtaining or returning the Tenant Handbook
  • Establishing a safety team
  • Providing after-hours services during your move
  • Scheduling cleanup after the move

MOVING PROCEDURES

  • Provide the Building Office with a notice listing the following information:
    • Date of move.
    • Time periods the freight elevator will be needed.
    • Name of moving company and contact person for the moving company and Tenant.
    • Proof of insurance coverage by the moving company that is consistent with the Office of the Building requirements.
    • Forwarding address and phone number.
  • To accommodate the interests of the Tenant and to protect the property, the following policies regarding movement of office furniture and equipment should be followed:
    • All items to be moved in must be taken to the Freight located on the south side of the building. Movers must contact the security desk prior to unloading tenant materials or furniture. The mover will be required to check in with security.
    • As far in advance as possible schedule your move with the Building Manager, by calling either (212)254-5864. The move will be scheduled based on the availability of freight elevators and building service personnel.
    • For evening and weekend moves, you will be charged for services of the building staff and freight usage. On Saturdays and on Sundays there is an 8-hour minimum charge.
    • Each Tenant must provide advance written notice to the Building Office whenever furniture and equipment is to be removed from the property by either the tenant or contractor. These individual items will be removed only by use of a Property Removal Form issued by the Building Office under the tenant’s authorized signature.

TENANT RESONSIBILITIES, PRIOR TO MOVING OUT:

  • Tenants will benefit by completing the following tasks before moving out:
  • Your move-out times and dates.
  • The name and person to contact with your firm’s mover.
  • Contact your telephone / cable company to discontinue service at this Building.
  • Turn in your office keys and building identification cards to the Building Office.
  • Follow the “Moving Procedures” described below in executing your move.
  • Provide post office with change of address.
  • Provide new billing address to the Building Office.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

The Building Office must be advised in writing of any special requirements in connection with the move-in date. For example if furniture, supplies, equipment, etc. are due prior to the move, arrangements must be made for use of the freight elevator and for access to the tenant suite.

CLEAN-UP

The moving company and the Tenant will be responsible for leaving the Building and premises clean by removing all cartons and other trash generated in the move. The space must be left as directed in your Lease Agreement. If you need help in the clean-up, building personnel can be provided on a time and material cost / plus basis.

PROPERTY DAMAGE

Any and all damage to the building elevator areas, doors, corridors, tenant spaces, or grounds that the Tenant, moving company, or its employees or agents cause will be the responsibility of the Tenant. If needed the landlord will perform the required repairs with the expense billed to the responsible Tenant.

ADDITIONAL PRECAUTIONS FOR MOVERS

The mover shall furnish all necessary equipment including among other things dollies, truck, etc. as may be required. All mobile equipment used in the interior of the building must have rubber-tired wheels and must be maintained free from grease and dirt.

The mover must remove all padding and packing materials from the property.

INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR MOVERS

The mover must, at the mover’s sole cost and expense, obtain, maintain and keep in full and effect the following types of insurance and minimum coverage, as shown under Insurance Requirements. The Tenant shall provide the Office of the Building with the mover’s Certificate of Insurance at least ten (10) days prior to the move.

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