Long-Term Storage in NYC
However, choosing the right storage units can be a bit tricky, especially since most people don’t know what to look for. If you’re in the market for storage in NYC, Perfect Moving has prepared this useful guide to help you get started!
What Can and Can’t Be Stored Long-Term?
You can deposit most of your belongings in a storage unit, albeit with some expectations. For long term purposes, you can drop off:
- Old clothing
- Memorabilia
- Vintage or valuable items
- Documents and files
- Furniture
What you can store generally depends on the size of the unit you choose. However, some items are prohibited from being deposited in a storage unit in New York:
- Firearms and weapons
- Hazardous material
- Food and organic materials (such as fur)
- Animals (such as the family’s hamster)
What Type of Unit Do You Need?
Storage units range to accommodate different budgets, but before you choose the most affordable one, it’s worth taking a look at what they offer.
We recommend always choosing a climate-controlled unit to make sure your belongings don’t get damaged by humidity or temperature changes. This is especially important if you store items that are more sensitive to the environment they stay in, and if you plan to deposit them for a long time.
Other than that, there are other choices you’ll have to make, depending on what you need:
- Accessibility - How often do you think you’ll need to add or remove items.
- Self-service or full-service - Do you have the time to drop off all your belongings on your own, or would you need valet services?
- Security - Look at what security measures are in place to protect your units, such as surveillance cameras;
- Insurance - Even with great security, it’s a smart idea to protect your assets and get them insured in case of theft and other damages, especially if you have very valuable items.
How to Prepare Your Items for Long-Term Storage
A lot of people will treat a storage unit like a garage – the place to drop off anything they don’t need, but still want to keep. Of course, once you rent out a unit in NYC, you can do whatever you want, but we recommend taking the time to organize your belongings to keep track of everything inside:
- Make a list of all the items you want to add to the storage
- Divide them by catteries and group them
- Clearly mark the boxes or other packing materials
This way, in case you do need to retrieve something, you can move around the unit and find what you’re looking for much faster.
Other tips to prepare your items for storage can include:
- Clean the items before you store them, especially clothing and furniture
- Apply a protective spray to wood and leather items
- Seal all your boxes tightly, and reseal them every time they’re opened
- Use bubble wrap for delicate items made from glass or ceramic
Perfect Moving Is Here to Lend a Hand
If you’re in need of a full-service storage facility, look no further than Perfect Moving. We can help you get your valuable belongings safely to our highly secure units.
Ready to get started? Then get your free storage estimate online now!
If you have more questions, call us today at (212) 601-2721.
