Self-Storage Has Come A Long Way, Make Sure Your Safety & Security Has As Well

We’ve all seen how self-storage facilities used to be represented on television and in movies: located in dark and ominous industrial areas, bad lighting giving off an air of danger, surrounded by a chain link fence which may or may not have a “beware of dog” sign on it. But things have changed for the better in the self-storage industry, and it’s about time. Self-storage facilities have become “smart” buildings with cutting-edge technology, great visibility, and plenty of lighting. These facilities are popping up everywhere from major metropolitan retail areas…

American Self Storage Gets Approval to Expand in Powhatan Road, NC

A self-storage business on Powhatan Road near U.S. 70 Business can expand, the Town Council said at a recent meeting. American Self Storage can add 4,500 square feet to an existing building and construct a three-story, 78,000-square-foot building at 3986 and 3936 Powhatan Road. Both buildings will be climate-controlled, and access to units in both will be from the interior only. “It’ll just provide a different product from what’s there right now, just make it a full self-storage facility with external storage, internal storage,” said Bart McClain, project engineer for…

Bakke, Batson-Cook Break Ground on 773-Unit Self-Storage Facility in Weslaco, TX

A partnership between San Antonio-based Bakke Development Corp. and Atlanta-based Batson-Cook Development Co. (BCDC) has broken ground on a 773-unit self-storage facility in the Rio Grande Valley city of Weslaco. The site at 1115 Dragonfly Ave. spans 2.6 acres, and the building will rise three stories and span 86,975 net rentable square feet. Project partners include Alamo Architects, civil engineer Halff, general contractor Independent Contractors and construction lender IBC Bank. Completion is slated for the first quarter of 2025. The project marks the sixth self-storage collaboration between the two firms.…

Diamond Point Development, LLC (DPD) Partners With Castle Hill Investors, LLC to Open CubeSmart Self Storage in Poughkeepsie, NY

Diamond Point Development, LLC (DPD), in partnership with Castle Hill Investors, LLC, recently opened CubeSmart Self Storage, at 1998 South Road, in Poughkeepsie, NY. This property is a class A, 90,000-square-foot self-storage facility located directly across the street from the Poughkeepsie Galleria, where Osho Japanese Steakhouse was previously located. CubeSmart will serve as the property management company. The principals of Diamond Point Development, brothers Jason Sommer and Aaron Sommer, are originally from Schenectady, NY and are pleased to develop another state-of-the-art self-storage facility in Upstate New York. They have recently…

SecureSpace Launches State Of The Art Climate-Controlled Storage in Seattle, WA

The new self-storage facility recently opened in Seattle, WA, marks the latest from SecureSpace Self Storage, a widely trusted brand that owns and operates similar centers all throughout the US. This new facility, in Greenwood, located at 9309 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, features top-tier climate-controlled storage units tailored for the Seattle climate. These units ensure your valuables are protected from extreme temperatures, humidity, and air quality issues, making them ideal for sensitive items like electronics, musical instruments, and antiques. Those looking for climate-controlled storage in Seattle can choose…

SecureSpace Self Storage Takes Over a New Storage Facility in Rosemead, CA

SecureSpace is excited to unveil its newest addition to the SecureSpace family, SecureSpace Self Storage Rosemead, conveniently located at 8635 Valley Blvd, Rosemead, CA 91770. This latest facility is set to redefine the self-storage experience for residents and businesses in Rosemead and the surrounding communities with its top-tier features and customer service. SecureSpace Self Storage Rosemead has been meticulously designed to cater to a variety of storage needs. Whether clients are looking for a small unit to store a few boxes or a large space for furniture and business inventory,…

Recent Transactions: 3.19.2024 – 3.25.2024

Property: Devon Self Storage (third-party managed asset) Location: Pasadena, TX Address: 6045 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Texas Seller: Pasadena Self Storage, LLC Buyer: Extra Space Storage Brokers and Brokerage: Tom de Jong and Jacob Becher of the de Jong | Becher Self Storage Group of Colliers in partnership with Charles Fertitta of Colliers Houston NRSF: 71,505 Unit Count: 509 units (471 fixed storage units and 38 boat/RV parking spaces) Occupancy: 80%   Property: Spring Cypress Self Storage (18 single-story buildings) Location: Spring, TX Year Built: 1970 Brokers and Brokerage: Dave Knobler…