Pacific Storage Building Steps into a Bold New Era as StorQuest Self Storage in Stockton, CA

Longtime friends and business leaders Bill Hobin and Phil Johnson have teamed up to reimagine a beloved Stockton landmark, bringing fresh purpose to the iconic Pacific Storage building. For more than a century, the Pacific Storage building at 523 N Hunter St. has been a cornerstone of downtown Stockton. Now, it’s stepping into a bold new era as StorQuest Self Storage—where history meets innovation. Blending history with innovation, the duo has reimagined the space as a state-of-the-art self-storage facility, ensuring its legacy remains an integral part of Stockton’s story. “Stockton…

Self-Storage Units Proposed on a Lot in Palmerton, PA

A lot at a longtime car wash in the west end section of Palmerton could be converted into self-storage units. Borough Council recently approved the planning commission’s recommendation regarding the Mauch Chunk Road car wash subdivision and land development plan. Borough Manager Autumn Canfield said the owner is listed as Mauch Chunk Wash & Storage LLC and added that the plan indicates self-storage units on one of the lots to be created. She said the car wash is not in use. After the meeting, Borough Manager Autumn Canfield said the…

West Coast Self-Storage Opens New Storage Facitiy in Palm Springs, CA

West Coast Self-Storage is excited to announce the opening of its newest self-storage facility in Palm Springs, California. West Coast Self-Storage Palm Springs, located at 890 N. Gene Autry Trail at the corner of Tamarisk Road, sits directly across from Palm Springs International Airport, providing convenient access for residents of Palm Springs, Downtown Palm Springs, and Cathedral City. The facility features 658 storage units, encompassing 57,775 rentable square feet, and offers a variety of unit sizes to meet both personal and business needs. Customers can choose from a mix of…

New Storage Facilities Under StorageMart and Manhattan Mini Storage Third Party Management in Q1 2025

StorageMart and Manhattan Mini Storage Third Party Management continue to be a growing presence in the self storage industry with the onboarding of several facilities in Q1 2025. These additions further extend the footprint of Manhattan Mini Storage in New York City and introduce StorageMart to Connecticut, offering enhanced convenience and accessibility for customers in these new and expanding markets. The 78 Walker St facility in Tribeca is a newly built location featuring over 500 units and 30,543 net rentable square feet. Opening in early February 2025, this facility is…

Safeguard Self Storage Completes Second State-Of-The-Art Self-Storage Facility in West Haven, CT

Safeguard Self Storage, a leader in providing state-of-the-art self-storage solutions, is excited to announce the opening of its second self-storage development in the State of Connecticut. The property, located at 400 Derby Avenue in West Haven, was purchased in May 2022, and opened its doors to the surrounding community and neighborhood on May 9, 2025. Stan Bonilla, senior vice president of development at Safeguard Self Storage, enthusiastically stated, “Our mission at Safeguard is straightforward: to make each storage facility better than the last. With this location, we cater to the…

Bloomington Plan Commission OKs Self-Storage Phasing in Bloomington, IN

The 176-unit apartment complex called THIRD Apartments, on the eastern edge of town, has finished construction. The owner has now received formal approval from Bloomington’s plan commission for a phasing plan that allows a 38,000-square-foot self-service storage facility to be built south of the apartment complex. The self-storage was already a part of the site plan that was approved by the commission in 2021. Bloomington’s city council had earlier approved the zoning for the project. But the self-storage facility has not even started construction. Approval of the phasing plan came…

Overflow Storage Opens a New Self-Storage Facility in Rose Hill, NC

Overflow Storage, a locally family-owned business, held its grand opening last week, filling the gap for everyday storage needs. Family members, the Roanoke Valley Chamber of Commerce and supporters celebrated the event with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 6. Owners Michael and Tammy Colston said they had researched ways to use their 20 acres of land at 3940 North Carolina Highway 903 in a way to help their community. Tammy said they determined there was a need for self-storage in that surrounding area. “Especially for people visiting Lake Gaston each…

Navigating Offers: Choosing the Right Path to a Successful Self-Storage Sale

When selling a self-storage facility, the selection of the right offer and buyer is critical. Sellers do not want to waste time in a deal that collapses weeks or months later due to easily avoidable due diligence issues that buyers should have determined on the front end. While a buyer’s initial enthusiasm and speed in submitting an offer might seem appealing, a rushed, high-priced bid isn’t always the most secure option. Experienced brokers and sellers prioritize thoughtful, well-researched offers, even if they take a little longer to materialize. An offer…

How to Be Ready When Natural Disasters Strike Self-Storage

With hurricane season officially less than a month away, it isn’t too soon to begin thinking about what you’d do if disaster struck. In fact, whether you’re facing facility fires or wildfires, floods, mudslides, snowstorms, tornadoes, earthquakes, hurricanes or other disasters, there are steps you can take to prepare and protect your facility before the event and to rapidly restore your facility after the damage is done. Prepare Your Facility. Is your facility built to withstand a disaster? One area that can be beefed up to prepare for the unexpected…

Featured Broker: Dean Trammell

Dean Trammell is a self-storage Investment Associate with The LeClaire-Schlosser Group based out of San Francisco, California. He serves clients in acquisitions and dispositions of self-storage real estate in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest. Mr. Trammell believes in the importance of strong, lasting client relationships and is dedicated to understanding their specific needs. Mr. Trammell has an extensive sales background across various professional industries. He majored in Marketing at Utah Valley University with an emphasis on professional sales while minoring in Finance & Spanish. When time allows, Dean loves…