New York Puerto Rico

Tri-state to Puerto Rico movers with union crews and Elizabeth sailings.

Whether you are exiting a Midtown tower, Brooklyn brownstone, Jersey City high-rise or Fairfield County estate, Letts Moving orchestrates crews, COIs, curb permits and art handlers before rolling sealed containers to Elizabeth, NJ.

Submit your inventory, vehicles and designer notes online and we level-set timelines with building supers, freight elevators and Puerto Rico deliveries so your family, staff and shippers stay in sync.

Tri-state coordinators + island crews

NYC, NJ and CT dispatchers hand off to bilingual Puerto Rico teams under one lead.

COIs, permits & escorts

DOT parking, police details, freight windows and co-op packets handled before crews roll.

Art, piano & IT protection

Custom crates, photo seals and climate staging in Elizabeth before sailing.

Elizabeth port access

Photo-sealed containers minutes from the terminal for faster customs handoffs.

Insured shipments

Full-value protection with photo inventory so art, pianos, vehicles and crates stay covered.

How we move New York to Puerto Rico

From tri-state pickup to Puerto Rico delivery

Departure

New York metro

Midtown tower, Brooklyn stoop or Hudson River loading dock

Arrival

Puerto Rico

Old San Juan street, Dorado resort entrance or beach driveway

  • Manhattan and Brooklyn union/non-union crews with freight windows pre-booked.
  • Jersey City and Hoboken DOT permits, meter bags and police details secured.
  • Westchester, Long Island and Connecticut estates planned with shuttles and discreet crews.
  • Art, piano, IT and vehicle handling staged in Elizabeth for faster customs release.

Survey & pack

48-72 hrs

Tri-state crews reserve COIs/permits

Sailings

Weekly

Elizabeth, NJ export yard

Avg. transit

8-10 days

Door-to-door with pre-clear

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New York to Puerto Rico relocation blueprint

We manage Fifth Avenue co-op approvals, Brooklyn brownstone stairs and Westchester estates before sealing containers for Newark or Elizabeth sailings bound for San Juan. Schedulers align your closing date, elevator reservations and customs paperwork so your shipment lands on-island without rollovers.

Key steps for NY shippers

Transit expectation (8-10 days)

Day 1-2: Pack/load in NYC metro · Day 3: terminal intake · Day 4: sail · Day 7-8: San Juan discharge · Day 8-10: delivery and setup in Dorado, Condado or Rincon.

Answering top search questions

Cost to move from New York to Puerto Rico? Quotes are flat-rate based on volume, access and vehicles; we include port fees and customs. Do you offer storage? Yes, short-term storage in NJ terminals and on-island flex storage. How do you protect fine art? We build custom crates, climate-wrap and document condition for insurance continuity.

Recent reviews

Tri-state customers rate Letts 4.9/5

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Verified on Trustpilot

"Hudson Yards freight slot, union crew, weekend pack-out. Container sealed in Elizabeth Monday and we were unpacking in Condado nine days later."

Priya S. - Manhattan, NY to Condado, PR

Verified on Google

"Brooklyn brownstone, stoop shuttle, baby grand and art. They craned the piano, staged in NJ, and delivered to Dorado fully padded."

Malcolm & Ana - Brooklyn, NY to Dorado, PR

Verified on Yelp

"Jersey City high-rise, freight escort, kids' beds labeled. Container sealed in Elizabeth and we walked into a set-up condo in Guaynabo."

Mendez family - Jersey City, NJ to Guaynabo, PR

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"Stamford house and small office in one container. Elevator pads reserved in Palmas del Mar and everything was installed by Sunday."

Chen family - Stamford, CT to Palmas del Mar, PR

New York Puerto Rico: what movers want to know

Pricing, timing and co-op approvals

Tri-state customers ask how fast we can move from NYC/NJ terminals to Puerto Rico, what's included in the flat rate, and whether co-ops will approve the plan. We quote door-to-door with port/customs baked in, pair crews with union/non-union requirements, and line up meter bags, NYPD details or Jersey City permits so elevators and curbs are locked in.

Top search topics we cover

Route blueprint

How the Tri-state Puerto Rico lane stays on schedule

Surveyors walk each building with supers, confirming COIs, union requirements, security escorts and freight elevator pads. Crews pre-pack high-value items in Brooklyn, Manhattan, Hoboken, Jersey City, Long Island, Westchester and Fairfield before sealing containers in Elizabeth.

Demand spikes as families chase warmer weather, Act 60 benefits or remote work flexibility. We manage what stays in Tri-state storage versus what sails so you can keep a pied-à-terre while enjoying island living.

Manhattan & Brooklyn

Union crews, elevator reservations and night loading for towers from Tribeca to Williamsburg.

Hudson County & NJ suburbs

Jersey City, Hoboken and Bergen County load-outs with shuttle vans for narrow brownstone blocks.

Westchester & Connecticut

Estate packing, wine cellars and art handling for Scarsdale, Greenwich and Fairfield clients.

Island arrival playbook

Puerto Rico teams coordinate Dorado, Condado, Palmas del Mar and west coast deliveries with unpack + debris removal.

Route details for NYC, NJ and CT shippers

Keeping timelines on track

Manhattan towers demand strict freight windows and union docs; Hoboken and Jersey City moves hinge on meter bags and police details; Westchester, Long Island and Connecticut estates often need shuttle trucks and discreet crew arrivals. We synchronize each access requirement with Elizabeth/Newark vessel cutoffs and San Juan discharge so there's no rollover.

Sample 8-10 day flow

Day 1-2: Pack/load with elevator pads and COIs signed · Day 3: terminal intake · Day 4: sail · Day 7-8: San Juan discharge · Day 8-10: bilingual delivery with unpack/debris removal and optional storage-in-transit on island.

Popular routes & timing

New York Puerto Rico at a glance

Route Approx. distance Typical transit
Manhattan → San Juan ~1,600 miles 9-11 days door to door
Brooklyn → San Juan ~1,610 miles 9-11 days
Jersey City → San Juan ~1,590 miles 9-11 days
Stamford, CT → San Juan ~1,620 miles 9-12 days

Transit depends on freight windows, permits and customs scheduling; we keep you updated at every milestone.

Neighborhood guidance for tri-state moves

From co-ops to brownstones to estates

Co-ops in Manhattan/Queens need pre-approved COIs and precise freight windows; Brooklyn brownstones favor shuttle vans and stair protection; Jersey suburbs and Connecticut estates appreciate quiet crews and flexible start times. We tailor packing teams, parking permits and container sealing to each origin so your container leaves on schedule and lands in Puerto Rico ready for delivery.

Common add-ons

What we deliver

Tri-state Puerto Rico services dialed in

COIs & board packets

Certificates, license plates, proof of union status and elevator pad logs prepared for supers.

Parking & curb control

DOT permits, Jersey City police details and shuttle vans for narrow streets.

Designer & art handling

Crating, climate control and condition reporting for galleries and collectors.

Climate storage & staging

Short- and long-term storage-in-transit in NJ for phased deliveries.

Corporate relocation support

HR reporting, weight tickets and employee staggered moves.

Island concierge

Spanish-speaking crews plus handyman, electrician and car-rental resources on arrival.

Move motivators

Why New Yorkers choose Puerto Rico

Clients cite lower taxes through Act 60, endless summer weather, bilingual communities and the ability to stay in the Atlantic time zone for work. We help prioritize what travels now versus what stays in New Jersey storage.

  • Act 60 onboarding checklist with CPA referrals and documentation reminders.
  • Guidance on humidity-safe storage versus immediate shipping for antiques and artwork.
  • Direct flight coordination from JFK, Newark or LaGuardia timed with vessel arrivals.
  • Neighborhood intel for Dorado Beach, Condado, Palmas del Mar and Cabo Rojo.

Routes in play

  • Manhattan San Juan3 spots
  • Brooklyn Dorado2 spots
  • Westchester Palmas2 spots
  • Hoboken Condado1 spot

Pick a departure or describe your custom routing. We manage the permits and elevator windows.

Plan my lane Message concierge

FAQ

Tri-state Puerto Rico move questions

Do you handle union requirements?

Yes. We provide union labor, submit roster lists and coordinate steward signatures for Manhattan commercial or residential towers.

What about parking and street closures?

Our permit desk files NYC DOT, Hoboken PD and Jersey City JCMC permits, books NYPD traffic agents when needed and deploys shuttle trucks for tight streets.

Can we split shipments between Puerto Rico and NYC?

Absolutely. We offer storage-in-transit in New Jersey or Puerto Rico so you can keep a pied-à-terre furnished while the rest sails.

How long from pickup to delivery?

Most shipments deliver 9-11 days door to door, depending on elevator access and customs. We share milestone texts at every stage.