San Diego Self Storage was named the “Best Storage Facility” by “Union Tribune” readers in this year’s poll, beating out nine other nominees. It’s the third consecutive year the company has made the list since …
Convicted Arsonist in Kiwi Self Storage of New Zealand Trial Gets Appeal Date
A Nov. 9 court of appeals date has been set for convicted arsonist Angelo Bitossi, whose was sentenced to 8.5 years for setting the fire that caused more than $9 million in damage and property losses at Kiwi Self Storage in Wellington, New Zealand.
Inside Self-Storage Releases ‘Darlings of Design’ Facility-Exteriors Image Gallery
Inside Self-Storage (ISS) has published a new online image gallery, “Darlings of Design Gallery 2015: A Visual Showcase of Superior Self-Storage Exteriors.” The free presentation provides viewers with a visual tour of self-storage exteriors inclu…
University Self Storage in Sarasota, FL, Receives Women’s Choice Award for ‘Outstanding Customer Experience’
University Self Storage (USS) recently earned the 2015 Women’s Choice Award for providing an “outstanding customer experience” to its female clientele. It’s the third consecutive year the company has been honored by WomenCertifi…
A Space Center Self Storage in Beacon Falls, CT, Sold for $3.9M
A Space Center Self Storage in Beacon Falls, Conn., recently sold to a private-investment group for $3.9 million. The 26,850-square-foot property at 808 S. Main St. is in the heart of the Naugatuck Valley of New Haven County. It’s on the main acc…
Hudson Industrial Equities Buys Automall Parkway Self Storage in Fremont, CA
Real estate developer Hudson Industrial Equities Inc. has acquired Automall Parkway Self Storage in Fremont, Calif., for $5.5 million. Built in 1998, the property at 43941 Osgood Road features three two-story buildings and comprises 683 storage units, …
Self-Storage Finance Firm Jernigan Capital Declares Third-Quarter 2015 Dividend
Jernigan Capital Inc., a merchant bank and advisory firm serving the self-storage industry, has declared a third-quarter dividend of $0.35 per share, payable on Oct. 15 to stockholders of record on Oct. 1. The dividend is equal to the one issued for th…
Darlings of Design Gallery 2015: A Visual Showcase of Superior Self-Storage Exteriors
New techniques and materials, architectural flair, and even innovative site layout have elevated self-storage design to new levels and trampled preconceived notions of how a facility should look. This image gallery showcases examples of today’s s…
Self-Storage Facility Proposed for Former Car-Sales Site in Wheaton, IL
A self-storage developer is seeking permission from the city to turn a former car-sales site in Wheaton, Ill., into a self-storage facility. The proposal includes razing the Packey Webb Auto Center at 1830 E. Roosevelt Road and constructing a storage f…
City Council Approves Self-Storage Facility for Former Car-Sales Site in Wheaton, IL
A self-storage developer received permission from the city to turn a former car-sales site in Wheaton, Ill., into a self-storage facility. The plan includes razing the Packey Webb Auto Center at 1830 E. Roosevelt Road and constructing a storage facilit…