Self Storage Places in NYC?

Question

Hi, I'm looking for info on self storage places in NYC, preferably in BROOKLYN or Staten Island. Also, I need to know how much a month it will cost b/c I only have a job that pays $10/hr (might go down to $8/hr). I'm being forced out of my house and have no where to keep my things. I can't even bring my dresser with me (I'll be keeping my clothes in black garbage bags) cuz I'll be living in a one-bedroom apartment with 4 people, and I won't even have my own room (I'll be sleeping on the couch). Besides my dresser I have other things like my jewelry box, night table, and nicknacks and things that I inherited from my Mom after she died. I cannot afford to throw these things out, they are all I have. Any help would be appreciated, thanks!

Answer 1

My friend, the links below will be very helpful. It list the locations and phone numbers of self storage facilities in Brooklyn and Staten Island.

In regard to pricing, my advice is call each self storage facilities and ask how much is their monthly rent for their storage lockers (don't worry, their walking lockers, not the small ones you find at the bus station). Find the best deal and sign up for a locker.

Once you get your locker, and you've store your things in it, makes you get a good and strong lock. My advise by a Master Lock, which is a very good and tough lock. A lot of hardware stores sell them. Once you use your lock, make sure you keep the keys (it come with 2 keys) in a safe place, where no one will know or be able to get it.

And, finally, always pay the monthly fee for your locker. Try your best not to be late paying you locker. My advice, check with the policies of each of the self storage companies, since the rules varies from company to company.

I hope this information is very helpful.

Good luck and hang in there.

Native New Yorker