Category: Development News

Safeguard Self Storage has opened a new self-storage facility in Levittown, New York, expanding its Long Island presence to seven locations. The property includes approximately 750 units and more than 56,000 rentable square feet, with features such as climate-controlled storage, digital access controls, and mobile-enabled entry systems. Located along Hempstead Turnpike in Nassau County, the project reflects continued self-storage development in densely populated suburban markets, where operators are increasing modern storage inventory to serve both household and business customers. Source: Safeguard Self Storage

Storage Post Self Storage has opened a new self-storage facility in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, expanding its portfolio to 16 locations across New York City and four within Brooklyn. The property includes climate-controlled units, digital access controls, online leasing, and other features commonly used in high-density urban storage developments. The opening reflects ongoing self-storage growth in New York City submarkets, where operators continue investing in modern, multi-story facilities to serve residential and small business demand in space-constrained neighborhoods. Read the Full Article Source: PR Newswire (By CISION)

A new CubeSmart self-storage facility has opened in Yonkers, New York, following the redevelopment of a long-vacant commercial site on Central Park Avenue. Developed by Hampshire Management Company, the five-story property includes more than 1,100 climate-controlled units across approximately 164,000 square feet. The project converted a former restaurant and entertainment property that had been vacant for over 15 years, with support from local tax incentives. The development reflects continued adaptive reuse trends in the self-storage sector, particularly the conversion of underutilized retail and commercial sites in dense urban markets. Read…

Amherst, N.Y. (WBEN) – Amherst officials are continuing to review plans for a 550-unit, climate-controlled self storage complex – that, if developed would be the largest such facility in the town. Under review is a proposal by Vick Singh Ghotia. founder of 416Homez, to develop the 70,000-square-foot complex along an 8.46 acre parcel of vacant land at 2495 Wehrle Drive. The property is just west of Transit Road. A final development cost is still being worked out. Pending various Amherst approvals, construction is expected to start later this year. The units…

ARCO National Construction’s New England division is partnering with R.J. Kelly to develop a new Class A self-storage facility in Boylston, Massachusetts. Located on a 6.12-acre site with Route 140 frontage and visibility from I-290, the project will include a three-story, 103,000-square-foot facility with 797 climate-controlled units, including 46 drive-up units, plus a 1,000-square-foot office and 19 parking spaces. The project will redevelop an underutilized parcel to serve the greater Worcester market.   Read the Full Article Source: New England Real Estate Journal

Nan Realty Holdings, LLC has proposed a three-story, 103,560-square-foot self-storage facility along Route 206 in Hillsborough, New Jersey. The project would include 710 units, with a mix of climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled drive-up units, plus office space, gated access, covered loading bays and customer parking. Existing structures on the 2.97-acre site would be demolished. The applicant is seeking variances, site plan approvals and waivers, with the hearing set to continue on July 15. Read the Full Article Source: MSN

UpLift Self Storage has opened a new facility in Bryan, Texas, adding climate-controlled storage space for residential and commercial customers. The property is located on East 29th Street near Bryan High School and marks another expansion for the operator within the Texas market. The opening reflects ongoing self-storage development in secondary markets, where operators continue to add climate-controlled inventory and focus on early lease-up strategies to support occupancy growth at newly completed facilities. Read the Full Article Source: Community Impact

Go Mini’s has opened a new portable storage location in Charlotte, expanding its footprint in the Southeast through franchise operator Mark Nyman, who manages multiple locations across several U.S. markets. The expansion reflects continued growth in the portable storage segment, driven by demand for flexible storage options tied to residential moves, renovations, and commercial use. The opening also underscores increasing competition between portable storage providers and traditional self-storage operators in fast-growing metropolitan areas. Read the Full Article Source: BriefGlance.com

Bineth Group and Upper Space Group expanded their self-storage holdings with new facilities in Elizabeth and Pennsauken, New Jersey, and the acquisition of a property in Buffalo, New York. The projects add climate-controlled storage capacity in high-density Northeast markets serving residential and commercial users. Extra Space Storage will manage the two New Jersey facilities, including an 89,000-square-foot property in Elizabeth and an 869-unit site in Pennsauken. The expansion highlights continued investment in self-storage assets near major transportation, logistics, and population centers across the Northeast. Read the Full Article Source: Real…