While living space has always been at a premium in Manhattan, the opening of New York City’s first official micro apartment building in mid-2016 takes the concept to a whole new level—and gives all of us some great tips for making the most of our own small places, even if …
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See us in the Wall Street Journal!
Gotham Mini Storage was featured in an article about the thriving self storage industry in New York. The photos for the story were taken at our site, showcasing the one-of-a-kind views from our storage unit floors and our lobby, which offers free Wi-Fi. Self-Storage Thrives in Cramped New York City …
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5 Steps to Organizing Seasonal Decorations
In New York, we know the associate the “four seasons” with three things: an iconic restaurant frequented by the famous, a magnificent world-class hotel and the passing of a year marked by changes in the weather and surrounding scenery. We embrace, welcome and celebrate these changes with decorations galore to adorn …
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Small Business Guide to Holiday Inventory Solutions
According to the National Retail Federation, American consumers plan to spend a whopping average of $935.58 during the holiday shopping season this year and one in four shoppers plan to purchase from small or local retailers. This upward trend in “shopping small” means big things for small businesses. Will your …
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Don’t Get Bamboozled: 5 Hidden Moving Costs to Look Out For
Moving in Manhattan can be expensive: buying packing supplies, hiring movers, renting a move-in truck, utilizing a short-term storage unit. But there may be even more charges you aren’t aware of. With a bit of planning, you won’t be left high-and-dry by whoever is moving you to your new NY …
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Ideas for Storing Seasonal Items
Do you have a big lifestyle, but a small home? Whether it’s clothing and accessories, decorations, sporting equipment or something else, most of us own things that don’t have a purpose year-round. We end up hiding these off-season items in the backs of closets, under beds, in attics or, worse, …
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5 Big Tips for Small NYC Businesses
As of 2015, the Small Business Administration (SBA) reported that there were 28,443,856 small businesses in the United States, and of which more than 5.7 million had employees other than the owner. Many small businesses don’t possess the need or funds to open their own location and are left with …
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How to Get the Most Out of Your Mini Storage Unit
Whether you just moved to Manhattan or simply want to de-clutter your current apartment, packing your items into a mini storage unit can feel a lot like Tetris. But unlike the video game, you can’t start over with a clean slate when the boxes come crashing down due to poor …
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How to Make the Most of Your Studio Apartment’s Space
Decorating your Manhattan studio apartment can be hard: it can easily feel over-stuffed, claustrophobic and downright too small. But it doesn’t have to! Here are six simple ways to help turn your cramped New York City quarters into big city livin’: Get more bang for your buck Look for multifunctional …
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Spring Cleaning Tips for City Living
It’s that time of year again: the Mr. Softee truck is stationed at the corner, the flowers in the sidewalk are blooming—and your apartment looks like a cyclone came through. For all of the great things spring brings, it also comes with the unavoidable chore of spring cleaning. NYC Apartment …
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