Author: Shinil Krishnan

Storage Post Brings Long Island Portfolio to 15 Properties by Adding Self-Storage Facility in Bohemia, New York

Storage Post Self Storage, a leading owner and operator of self-storage facilities, today announced it has added Suffolk Self Storage, located in Bohemia, New York, to its growing operating portfolio. The property, located on the South Shore of Long Island at 1295 Lakeland Avenue, expands the company’s presence across Long Island and the broader New York metropolitan area. The Bohemia property will be fully integrated into the Storage Post operating platform, introducing Storage Post’s technology-driven management platform, including advanced online reservations, revenue optimization systems, and proprietary video-enabled customer service connecting…

Zionsville Town Council Approves Rezoning for Self-Storage Facility on Oak Street in Zionsville, Indiana

Plans for a potential expansion of Zionsville Self Storage and a new automotive service business are moving forward. The Zionsville Town Council unanimously approved a rezoning for a vacant lot at 1580 W. Oak St. at its March 2 meeting. Sam Scheidler, owner of Zionsville Self Storage, intends to expand his business, which is adjacent to the newly rezoned property. There are also plans for an auto service center on the other side of the 2.6-acre lot. The rezoning request received a favorable recommendation from the Zionsville Plan Commission last…

Self Storage Opens with Professional Management in Choctaw, Oklahoma

Local owners of Owens Cubbies Self Storage & RV proudly announce the acquisition of the self-storage facility at 14237 Southeast 29th Street, Choctaw, OK 73020. This facility, being managed by Absolute Storage Management (Absolute) features 166 units totaling 22,300 rentable square feet. It offers safe and secure climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled unit options to the local communities of Choctaw, Nicoma Park, and Woods. Choctaw Storage Investors, LLC has contracted with Absolute Storage Management (Absolute) to provide professional self-storage management services, and the facility is officially under Absolute’s management as of February…

A Tale of Two Markets: Soft Operations, Strong Values

Over the past several years, the self-storage industry has found itself operating in a unique and, at times, contradictory environment. On one hand, operating fundamentals, particularly occupancy and rental rate growth, have softened meaningfully from their pandemic-era highs. On the other hand, investor demand for self-storage remains robust, capital is plentiful, and asset values continue to hold firm with cap rates being lower than historical averages considering the cost of debt today. This divergence between operating performance and investment demand has created one of the most nuanced ownership environments we…

The Hidden Cost of Poor Customer Service in Self-Storage

Most self-storage operators know their occupancy rate by heart. What far fewer operators can quantify is how much poor customer service is costing them. That’s not because it doesn’t matter, but because the impact tends to fly under the radar, until one day it doesn’t. Customer service has quietly become a critical revenue driver in self-storage. When competition is intensifying, consumer sentiment is king, and Google reviews carry more weight than ever, operators who treat service as a secondary priority aren’t just leaving money on the table — they’re actively…

Recent Self-Storage Transactions: 03.04.2026 – 03.10.2026

The self-storage sector kicked off the month with robust investment activity across diverse markets, from institutional-grade portfolios to specialized niche assets. Significant capital continues to flow into the space, as highlighted by a $71.5 million financing and joint-venture deal for an 18-property portfolio poised for a 70,000-square-foot expansion. Transactions spanned from high-density urban plays in Boston and Utah to expansive boat and RV storage facilities in Texas, reflecting a healthy appetite for both traditional climate-controlled units and specialized vehicle storage. With physical occupancies reaching up to 90% in key regions…

Carefree Covered RV Storage Celebrates Grand Opening of New Facility in Maricopa, Arizona

Carefree Covered RV Storage is proud to announce the grand opening celebration of its newest location in the City of Maricopa on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The public event will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 45760 W. Estrella Parkway and will feature an open-house style format, with a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony at noon. The Maricopa facility represents the company’s sixth site in Arizona and eighth overall within its expanding Arizona-Texas portfolio. Spanning 11 acres, the site features more than 500 covered parking spaces designed to provide…

New Self-Storage Facility Planned in Ocean County, New Jersey

Land between Ocean Isles and the Contractor Warehouses on Route 9 is one step closer to transformation after Ocean Township officials approved a redevelopment plan that clears the way for a new, three-story self-storage facility known as Horizon Storage. The Township’s Planning Board endorsed the Horizon Redevelopment Plan, formally establishing a “Horizon Redevelopment Overlay Zone” for properties identified as Block 241.11, Lots 12.04 and 12.05, totaling approximately 6.2 acres along the east side of Route 9, about 360 feet north of Seminole Avenue. The parcels, currently vacant and assessed as…

Forge Building Company and LuxeLocker Partner in the Development of Large Premium Storage Nationwide

Strategic partnership will bring high-quality, large premium storage solutions for boats, RVs, luxury vehicles, business inventory, and specialty assets across the US. Forge Building Company, a national leader in steel building contracting solutions, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with LuxeLocker, a premier developer of large premium storage facilities. Together, the two companies will collaborate to design and construct a brand of large premium storage units that scale across the United States, meeting the growing demand for secure, spacious storage for high-value assets. The partnership combines Forge’s expertise in…

Proposed Self-Storage Project Moves Forward in Green – Akron, Ohio

Following the approval of a conditional-use permit by the Green Planning and Zoning Commission Feb. 18, a project at the corner of South Main Street and Magua Drive to bring storage units and office/retail can begin to move forward. The project does still require approval of a variance for a setback by the Green Board of Zoning Appeals, which will be the next step. The 6.98-acre property, located at 3929 S. Main St., is owned by SELU Holdings LLC and is vacant except for the abandoned facility at the corner…