Author: Shinil Krishnan

Ardent, Ironwood Completes Self-Storage Facility in Copiague, New York

A partnership between Atlanta-based developer The Ardent Cos. and Ironwood Development Partners has completed a 950-unit self-storage facility in Copiague, located on Long Island. Extra Space Storage will operate the facility, which spans 108,201 square feet, though it is unclear if that figure refers to gross or net rentable square footage. Park East Construction served as the general contractor for the project. Michael Sudano Architect PC designed the facility, and R&M Engineering acted as the civil engineer. A formal opening took place in mid-December. Source

StorTrack Market of the Month: Phoenix, AZ

The Phoenix Metropolitan Area remains one of the defining self-storage stories of the Sun Belt, where rapid population growth, heavy development activity, and sustained investor interest continue to converge in a single, high-velocity market. Currently, the Greater Phoenix metro ranks among the top five metros nationally for new construction, with new supply highly concentrated in the urban core. While development is spread across the region, the City of Phoenix specifically accounts for nearly 30% of all projects underway within the broader metropolitan boundaries, highlighting the competitive intensity shaping the entire…

SH Storage LLC Doubles Capacity With Expansion in Airway Heights, Washington

RV self-storage company SH Storage LLC, of Airway Heights, is planning to expand its capacity with the development of two new buildings featuring 28 new RV storage units this spring. Two proposed buildings, at the company’s 4.5-acre property at 11822 W. 21st in Airway Heights, will bring SH Storage’s total number of buildings to five, says Scott Case, owner of SH Storage. Case purchased the property and business, formerly operating as RPL Storage LLC, in October 2025 for $2.75 million, he says. The three existing vehicle storage buildings were purchased…

Willow Self Storage Opens Doors to Serve Local Families and Businesses in Willow Street, Pennsylvania

Willow Self Storage is proud to announce the opening of its new facility. The site offers safe and clean self-storage units in Willow Street for local families, students, and business owners. The new storage center is built to meet the growing need for extra space in the Willow Street area. Many homes and offices run out of room. Willow Self Storage gives people a simple and safe place to store their items. The facility offers a wide range of unit sizes. Customers can store boxes, tools, furniture, and more. The…

The U.S. Vehicle, Boat & RV Storage Market

February 2026 The U.S. Vehicle, Boat & RV Storage Market Why This Industry Matters Right Now The U.S. Vehicle, RV & Boat Storage market has moved far beyond a niche parking solution. Millions of Americans now own RVs, boats, trailers, collector cars, and work vehicles that do not fit into standard garages or residential driveways. At the same time, zoning rules, homeowner associations (HOAs), and neighborhood density increasingly prevent people from storing these assets at home. The result is one of the most pronounced and persistent supply gaps in the…

How to Actually Measure Your Marketing

In self-storage, marketing is too often treated as an expense. A landlord’s default posture tends to be similar to how they might approach selecting a landscaper. The cost is scrutinized aggressively like any other expense line item. This approach makes sense because self-storage is a fixed inventory business. You don’t improve performance by selling more product. You do so by managing what already exists better. Historically, that’s pushed owners toward a very specific playbook for increasing NOI: Keep occupancy high, Raise rents, and Control expenses Within that framework and probably…

Recent Self-Storage Transactions: 02.18.2026 – 02.24.2026

Recent self-storage transactions illustrate a sector that continues to attract investor attention, with activity spanning both stabilized assets and properties offering growth potential. Buyers are active in secondary and suburban markets, carefully weighing occupancy levels, income trends, and expansion opportunities as part of their strategies. These dynamics reinforce the industry’s resilience, as capital remains focused on opportunities that strike a balance between dependable performance and the prospect of long-term value creation.       Property: StorageHome (26 single-story buildings) Location: Wilmer, Texas Address: 407 Thorne St., Wilmer, Texas Year Built…

Featured Broker: CJ Stratte

Built on values. Sold by results. CJ Stratte helps storage owners buy, sell, and succeed — leaving every deal better than she found it. CJ’s foundation in self-storage began at a young age, working in her family’s facilities and learning operations from the ground up. That hands-on experience shaped her deep respect for the discipline, service, and long-term stewardship required to operate successfully in this industry. With more than 15 years of leadership experience in the storage sector, CJ brings a comprehensive understanding of operations, marketing strategy, revenue management, and…

Self-Storage, RV Facility Approved Across From Campbell County High School in Alexandria, Kentucky

The Campbell County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a self-storage and oversized-vehicle storage development across from Campbell County High School. The commission approved plans for self-storage buildings and a gravel lot for recreational vehicle and boat storage at the intersection of U.S. 27 and Lickert Road across from Campbell County High School. The site is nine acres, with the development site being approximately 4.7 acres. The commission approved a zone map amendment for the development, changing it from a rural residential estate to a rural commercial zone. It also granted…

William Warren Group Lands $43M for Three Self-Storage Sites in Hawthorne – California, Waipahu – Hawaii, and Denver – Colorado

The William Warren Group has secured permanent financing for three self-storage properties across three states, further emphasizing self-storage as one of the most stable and in demand alternative asset classes. The Santa Monica-based self-storage developer secured a $42.6 million debt package tied to its facilities in Hawthorne, Calif., Waipahu, Hawaii, and Denver. MetLife and Barclays provided the funds, Commercial Observer has learned. The largest of the three loans was $25 million tied to the Hawthorne property, a 113,745 square-foot facility, managed by StorQuest Self Storage, at 4959 West 147th Street.…