Planning an apartment move? Check every obstacle — building entry, elevator or stairs, hallways, and apartment door. Complete multi-constraint fit guide.
Moving furniture into an apartment means navigating 4 checkpoints: building entry, elevator (or stairs), hallway, and apartment door. The elevator is often the tightest space. Measure every obstacle in advance and check building move-in policies.
Plan for 4 checkpoints — elevator is usually the tightest.
Start at the building front door. Measure the clear width and height. Many apartment buildings have double doors that open wider than single residential doors.
Run the a Couch Fit Through a Door CalculatorMost apartment buildings have an elevator. Measure interior dimensions (width × depth × height). If using stairs, check stairway width and landing clearance at each floor.
Run the Furniture Fit in an Elevator CalculatorApartment hallways are often narrower than residential homes (36–42 inches). Measure the hallway width and any turns between the elevator and your unit door.
Run the a Couch Fit Through the Hallway CalculatorThe final obstacle. Apartment entry doors are typically 32–36 inches wide. Measure the clear opening and check if there is a vestibule or tight turn immediately inside.
Run the a Couch Fit Through a Door CalculatorInstall the free ItemFits extension — it reads product dimensions on IKEA, Wayfair, Amazon and tells you if it fits before you buy.
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