Albany Park sits along the North Branch of the Chicago River on the city's Northwest Side, and it's one of the most diverse neighborhoods in Chicago, home to families with roots across Latin America, the Philippines, Korea, South Asia, the Middle East, and the Balkans. Hollander has been a short drive down Kedzie Avenue from it for over 137 years. The neighborhood's character shows up block by block, from the Korean restaurants and shops along Lawrence Avenue to the taquerias and family-run groceries on Kedzie, all set against one of the largest concentrations of 1920s courtyard apartment buildings anywhere in Chicago. Housing here ranges from those classic courtyard walk-ups to brick bungalows and two-flats on the side streets, with newer construction filling in near the river and around Northeastern Illinois University. Whether you're moving into a courtyard building off Lawrence, a bungalow near River Park, or a place close to campus, our crews know this stretch of the Northwest Side because we're in it every week.
As a five-generation, family-owned United Van Lines agent, we bring the resources of a national mover with the accountability of a crew that's genuinely local. As a trusted Chicago moving company, we serve Albany Park as part of our greater Cook County service area, with the same crews, equipment, and accountability we bring to Logan Square, Bucktown, and every other neighborhood we cover.
SINCE 1888 HOLLANDER STORAGE & MOVING
SINCE 1888 HOLLANDER STORAGE & MOVING
Finding movers in Albany Park you can actually trust is harder than it should be, especially in a neighborhood with as much apartment turnover as this one sees. Between fly-by-night crews and companies that vanish the moment something goes wrong, most renters and homeowners here just want a mover who shows up on time, handles a decades-old courtyard building’s stairwell with the same care as a bungalow’s front porch, and charges exactly what they quoted. That is the standard Hollander has held for five generations.
As a licensed and insured Chicago moving company and a ProMover member of the American Trucking Associations’ Moving & Storage Conference, we handle local moves throughout Albany Park and the surrounding Northwest Side, long-distance relocations through United Van Lines, and commercial moves for the businesses along Lawrence and Kedzie Avenues. Our crews are background-checked, trained employees, not day labor, and every move is backed by Full Value Protection options for real peace of mind.
Whether you are relocating within Albany Park, moving out to the suburbs, or heading across the country, our team builds a plan around your building’s access, your parking situation, and your budget.
Hollander is a licensed and insured Illinois household goods mover, regulated by the Illinois Commerce Commission (ILL CC 8668-MC-C), with U.S. DOT No. 077949. Request a free quote online or call 847-439-2140 to speak with an Albany Park move coordinator today.
From classic 1920s courtyard buildings to brick bungalows and newer construction near the river, we handle Albany Park's mix of housing stock with the same care, working around shared stairwells and tight courtyard access common to the neighborhood.
As a premier United Van Lines agent based just down Kedzie Avenue, we move Albany Park residents anywhere in the country with full tracking and the same crew accountability you'd expect from a neighborhood mover.
With O'Hare a straight shot up the Kennedy, we manage customs documentation and export packing for Albany Park households and professionals relocating abroad.
The restaurants, shops, and family-run businesses along Lawrence and Kedzie Avenues trust us for after-hours moves that don't interrupt foot traffic or neighboring tenants.
We coordinate corporate and lump-sum moves for professionals and university staff relocating into or out of Albany Park, with dedicated project management from the first call to final delivery.
Many Albany Park courtyard apartments and bungalows have stayed in the same family for generations. Our crews handle downsizing and estate moves with the patience that kind of transition deserves.
From a full household pack to careful handling of family heirlooms passed down through a longtime Albany Park home, our crew protects what makes your move personal.
Between closings or waiting on a renovation? Our climate-controlled warehouse, not subcontracted, keeps your belongings secure for short-term or long-term storage.
Skip driving two cars across the country during a long-distance move. We ship vehicles door-to-door so your move stays simple.
The stretch of Lawrence running through Albany Park is a busy commercial corridor with steady daytime traffic from the neighborhood's restaurants and shops, which limits curb space for loading. We confirm staging on the block in advance so your moving day stays on schedule.
Albany Park has one of the largest concentrations of 1920s courtyard apartment buildings in Chicago, typically three or four stories with a shared interior courtyard and a single stairwell serving multiple units. We plan a load-out route through the courtyard in advance, since these buildings rarely have freight access or a service elevator.
Streets near the North Branch of the Chicago River can have limited through-access, and Kedzie Avenue sees heavy traffic near the Brown Line stops. We plan routes around peak commute times so the truck has a clear run in and out of the neighborhood.
Hollander made our move process very easy Our crew, Marcus H, Alex P, Chris C, and Jack We’re on time! Very thorough! Extremely careful! I have moved quite a bit in my lifetime. Watching them work was a masters class in customer service and move efficiency.
Karl Dorn
Hollander treated us like family from the very first phone call. Their team relieved all our stress and handled our belongings with incredible care. They wrapped every piece of furniture and protected our floors. Truly the best movers in Chicago for local and long-distance needs. We would not trust anyone else with our home.
Northbrook, IL Resident
As a top-rated United agent, they made our move seamless. The crew was professional, affordable, and attentive to every detail. They arrived on time and finished ahead of schedule. Highly recommended for anyone needing a Chicago moving company that actually delivers on its promises.
Corporate Client
This experience was excellent. Our crew was on time, courteous, and very professional. They were clearly experienced … taking any and all measures to move our possessions carefully. Can’t say enough good things about our crew (Kyle, Supervisor; Vedale; Conner, and Turtle). Thank you for doing such a good job!
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Yes. We provide full residential, commercial, and storage moving services throughout Albany Park, including the areas along the North Branch of the Chicago River and the Lawrence Avenue corridor.
Absolutely. Our crews are experienced with the shared stairwells, tight courtyard access, and lack of freight elevators common to Albany Park’s classic 1920s courtyard apartment buildings.
Yes. We handle retail and office relocations for Albany Park businesses with flexible after-hours scheduling to avoid disrupting foot traffic.
Call Hollander Storage & Moving at 847-439-2140 or fill out the Request a Free Quote form on this page. Since our office is just down Kedzie Avenue, we can typically schedule an in-home or virtual survey quickly.
Yes. Our Chicago movers consist of experienced professionals who are rigorously trained to handle moves of all sizes and complexities. We do not use day laborers. All our crew members are background-checked and trained in proper lifting, wrapping, and loading techniques to ensure a smooth relocation process for every client.
Our professional Chicago movers use high-quality packing materials and equipment to securely pack and transport your items. We use floor runners to protect your home and heavy-duty pads for your furniture. Additionally, as a United Van Lines agent, we offer Full Value Protection options to ensure your items are covered in the unlikely event of damage.
You can reach us at our Chicago location by calling 847-439-2140. You can also visit our website to chat with a representative or request a callback. We are located at 1801 Pratt Blvd, Elk Grove Village, IL, and our office is open to assist you with any questions regarding your upcoming move.
Albany Park is just down Kedzie from where Hollander started, and our crews are in the neighborhood every week. Call 847-439-2140 or request your free quote, your neighborhood Chicago movers are close by.
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