Category: Self Storage News

Store Here Self Storage Opens New Facility in Carlisle, Pennsylvania

Store Here Self Storage has opened a new facility in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, expanding storage inventory in the local market. The property includes temperature-controlled units, indoor storage space, ground-level drive-up access, and on-site truck rental services. The project reflects continued self-storage development activity in secondary markets, where operators are adding modern facility features and climate-controlled options to meet residential and business storage demand. Read the Full Article Source: PR.com

StoreEase Unveils AI Tools for Storage Facility Operations

StoreEase has introduced EaseOS, an AI-based operating platform designed for self-storage facility management and customer engagement. The system combines voice communication, web assistance, and operational tools into a centralized platform intended to support rentals, customer service, and multi-site management. Features include AI-assisted call handling, automated web interactions, and remote operational support tools. The launch reflects growing adoption of AI and automation technologies within the self-storage sector as operators look to streamline workflows, improve customer interaction, and support scalable facility operations. Read the Full Article Source: Star Gazette

Second Floor of Former JCPenney Set for Storage Conversion in Jacksonville, Florida

Developers are continuing the conversion of a former JCPenney at Gateway Town Center in Jacksonville, Florida, into an Extra Space Storage facility, with new permits issued for the buildout of the building’s second floor. The project will add more than 61,000 square feet of climate-controlled storage space and is expected to total roughly 900 units upon completion. The redevelopment reflects ongoing adaptive reuse activity within the self-storage sector, as vacant department store properties and aging retail centers continue to be repositioned for storage use. Read the Full Article Source: Jacksonville…

Heitman Launches U.S. Self-Storage Core Plus Strategy

Heitman LLC has launched a new Core Plus investment strategy targeting U.S. self-storage assets, supported by $275 million in commitments and an additional $200 million in co-investment capital. The strategy debuted with the acquisition of a 79-property portfolio across 16 states totaling approximately 4.9 million rentable square feet. The initiative reflects continued institutional investment activity in the self-storage sector, particularly in assets with lease-up potential, operational improvements, and opportunities for future expansion.   Read the Full Announcement Source: BusinessWire

Developer Proposes 16-Unit Storage Facility in Shenango Township in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania

A proposed 16-unit self-storage facility is under review in Shenango Township, Pennsylvania, following a conditional use hearing before township supervisors. The project, submitted by Alpha DHZ Properties LLC, would be located on a wooded portion of a commercial property along Ellwood Road near the former Shenango Automotive site. Township officials deferred a decision after the developer failed to submit a site plan. The proposal reflects ongoing self-storage development activity in smaller secondary markets, where localized demand continues to support limited-scale projects.   View the Full Article Source: New Castle News

Plans Filed for 13-Building Storage Facility in Plattekill, New York

A proposed self-storage development is under review by the Town of Plattekill Planning Board in New York. The Ridgeyard project would subdivide a 50.93-acre parcel along the Route 44/55 corridor, with plans to develop approximately 17 acres for 13 storage buildings. Early review discussions included traffic flow, lighting, stormwater management, and the project’s compatibility with the surrounding rural area. The proposal highlights ongoing self-storage development activity in smaller suburban and rural markets where highway visibility and available land continue to support new projects.   View the Full Article Source: HudsonValleyTimes.com

Extra Space Storage Opens New Facility in North Las Vegas

A new 108,524-square-foot Extra Space Storage facility has opened in North Las Vegas, adding new capacity to the region’s growing self-storage market. The three-story property was developed through a partnership between Vegas Storage Holdings and Related Fund Management near the expanding Tule Springs corridor. The project reflects continued development activity tied to population growth and residential expansion in Southern Nevada, as well as ongoing investor interest in storage assets across the Las Vegas market.   View the Full Article Source: Nevada Business Magazine

Self-storage Facility Gets $11.5M Loan Amid Sector’s Strong Market in Island Park, New York

A self-storage property in Island Park has secured an $11.5 million recapitalization loan, as demand for self-storage rises on Long Island. The three-story, 740-unit facility on 1.44 acres at 4055 Austin Blvd. is owned by CSS Island Park, an affiliate of Walnut Creek, Calif.-based Pegasus Group. Managed by Public Storage, the Island Park self-storage facility was built in 2004. The recapitalization loan, arranged by San Francisco-based commercial mortgage banker Gantry, pays off the property’s maturing commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) debt, according to a company statement. The self-storage sector continues to…

JLL Arranges $15M Construction Financing for Self-Storage Development in Bend, Oregon

JLL has arranged $15.534 million in construction financing for Badger Road, Bend Self Storage, a ground-up self-storage facility located at 20130 Badger Rd. in Bend, Oregon. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Signal Ventures, to secure the loan through Live Oak Bank. The shovel-ready development will deliver 118,800 gross square feet encompassing 92,584 net rentable square feet across 877 climate-controlled units on a strategically positioned 1.87-acre site. The JLL Capital Markets team was led by Directors Jonah Aelyon, Taylor Gimian, and John Williamson. The transaction follows JLL’s National Self…

ASPM & Homegrown Storage/Patchwork Labs Partner For Self-Storage Innovation

Anytime Storage Property Management (ASPM), a leading full-service self-storage management company, is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Homegrown Storage and Patchwork Labs, two of the fastest-rising brands in the self-storage industry. Founded by Tyler Harper and Chase Brooks, Homegrown Storage has quickly built a reputation as one of the most active and effective acquisition teams in the space, currently acquiring one facility per week. Their rapid expansion and disciplined approach to acquisitions have positioned them as a standout operator in today’s market. As part of this partnership,…