{"id":14561,"date":"2018-12-13T13:10:08","date_gmt":"2018-12-13T18:10:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/?p=14561"},"modified":"2018-12-13T13:10:08","modified_gmt":"2018-12-13T18:10:08","slug":"why-new-yorkers-love-self-storage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/city-guides\/nyc\/moving-guide\/why-new-yorkers-love-self-storage\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Reasons Why New Yorkers Love Self Storage"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There\u2019s no denying that most city apartments aren\u2019t exactly generous in the storage department. And even though creative New Yorkers are pretty slick when it comes to keeping every belonging within their tiny domain, sometimes those storage hacks aren\u2019t enough. There is, however, a practical way city slickers can get extra storage space when they can\u2019t find a home for every item inside their small apartment space. It\u2019s called self storage.<\/p>\n

For New Yorkers, self storage has become a lifesaver. In fact, more and more of the city\u2019s denizens continue to turn to\u00a0storage facilities\u00a0to stockpile their seasonal and oversized items. Self storage might sound like a service that only accumulators would need. That could be true for suburbanites who are lucky to own homes with basements and garages, but still can\u2019t find a place for every tchotchke they own. But in the Big Apple, even after a heavy edit, it\u2019s nearly impossible to squeeze every last personal possession into one or two rooms. (We\u2019re talking 500 square feet max.) Because after downsizing from that sprawling bungalow in the burbs or ditching your roommates and moving across town, a single closet doesn\u2019t cut it.<\/p>\n

Learn why New Yorkers love self storage, and why you should consider looking into storage\u00a0units near you<\/a>, especially if your NYC pad is bursting at the seams.<\/p>\n

1. Storage is affordable.<\/h2>\n

With storage unit prices starting as low as $40 to $50 per month, self storage isn\u2019t only functional it\u2019s affordable. Meanwhile, upgrading from a studio apartment with two small closets to a larger one-bedroom unit containing two additional closets could set you back an additional 50 percent each month. For example, if you pay $2,000 per month for a studio, you could easily pay $3,000 per month for a one-bedroom. If you\u2019re a New Yorker and you need that extra closet or two, self storage is probably your most economical option.<\/p>\n

2. It’s hassle-free.<\/h2>\n

You might perceive self storage as a hassle since the storage units aren’t located in your apartment building. False. Today\u2019s self storage companies are making the process easy and stress-free, so there\u2019s no reason to live with boxes of your winter clothes stacked sky-high in your living room all summer long. Don\u2019t you want to see that view you\u2019re paying for? Since most anything can be picked up or delivered in New York City, it\u2019s no surprise that storage follows the same rules. In NYC, most self storage companies will come to your door to retrieve your personal gear, and then transport your stuff to a nearby facility. They\u2019ll also deliver the goods right to your door. Imagine that? That\u2019s right. No schlepping needed.<\/p>\n

3. Helps declutter.<\/h2>\n

Self storage not only provides a straightforward way to organize excess stuff, but those tiny apartments will almost feel sprawling after a trip to self storage. Who would\u2019ve imagined that you\u2019d have so much extra space for your vinyl collection? And all because you parted ways with your textbooks from Freshman year. And the bonus: with the additional living room floor space since you\u2019ve cleared out the boxes, your friends can get their groove on during your next martini night, or maybe play Twister.<\/p>\n

4. Extension of your closet.<\/h2>\n

Calling all fashionistas. You love your clothes but don\u2019t love the limited space you have to work with in your tiny NYC apartment. Even after storing your sweaters in the oven in a very Carrie Bradshaw-like fashion, space is scarce. Luckily in New York, storage units are plentiful, and chances are, there\u2019s one closer to you<\/a> than you think. Imagine having the walk-in closet of your dreams \u2013 expect you\u2019ll actually have to walk to it but who cares! All the space you need so your passion for fashion can grow comfortably.<\/p>\n

5. Moving assistance.<\/h2>\n

Self storage companies provide professional-grade packing supplies, as well as moving services for NYC residents to pack up their pads. That means no worries about finding a moving company or gathering enough of the right size boxes. Plus, you\u2019ll have a climate-controlled storage if you need it, and a helping hand so you can make a smooth transition when switching apartments or relocating to another borough. This feature alone is priceless, in my opinion.<\/p>\n

6. Flexible leasing terms.<\/h2>\n

Need to store some items because you\u2019re in between apartments? Or, maybe you need a reliable place to house some work-related materials for your long-awaited passion project? Rent space for three months or three years. No silly terms or cancellation fees. Take advantage of self storage with month-to-month leases if you\u2019re unsure how long you\u2019ll need it.\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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