A 5x5 storage space is the size of a small walk-in closet. It holds one piece of furniture with a narrow footprint, tall narrow items like lamps, and 6-8 boxes.
A 10x20 storage space is the size of 2-3 Bedrooms. It holds furnishings and appliances for an average 1500 sq. ft. residence. It can also hold compact vehicles depending on width and length.
When you rent a storage unit, Life Storage will help pay for movers. Get a $50, $100 or $200 discount on full service moving services from Moved. Bundle your move and save!
*Storage unit size is approximate.Offers and promotions are restricted to specially marked spaces based on availability. Offers and promotions may not be combined with other offers or promotions, and are limited to new rentals - space transfers and additional rentals are excluded. Pricing and discounts may exclude fees and costs for additional services.
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We at Life Storage want to maintain the best storage facilities in New York, and in every city where we do business.
Take a look at all the good things our customers say about this Life Storage, and all of our stores! It thrills us to give customers the best customer service possible, and to hear when they are pleased with how we have taken care of their storage needs.
"This place is very nice in every way. I had to find a storage place last minute with a mover truck full of my stuff and I'm glad I found this place. I made a reservation online and when I got to the office the manager Jenny helped me get into my unit before the movers even had the carts loaded. This storage place has a large loading bay with a lot of carts making the move a breeze. The facility is very clean and secure with keycode entry. Again the manager Jenny made the vacate process smooth and easy. I will definitely be using this place in the future if I ever have the need. Very Professional Highly Recommend!"
"Margaret is the best I came down to find a unit I was unsure she was very kind and helpful all questions were answered in a timely manner and I was super satisfied upon leaving I recommend life storage in Manhattan
PS Ask for Margaret Cruz🥰🥰🥰 great job mama and thank you🙂"
"Had a fantastic experience being assisted in finding a unit by Justin, he was extremely friendly and informative (and might I say quite handsome). His customer service was so good that I have recommended him to friends and family in the city. After having some less than satisfactory experiences with other storage companies, I'm thrilled to say this process was a breeze."
"Honestly the best storage unit experience I've ever had. Staff is super helpful and available and their process allows you to be super independent and autonomous when accessing and entering/leaving the building. It's fantastic. Highly recommend. Also very clean and up to date."
"Margaret was great. She was the only one working at the time and I rushed to get a unit with her. She made sure everything went well and took care of me the best."
"First time storing items in a facility like this, but good experience overall. They followed up numerous times after I made the initial reservations, the facility is extremely clean and modern, and the staff have been very helpful. Quite pleased with the experience so far, and I expect to store items with them for a couple of years most likely."
"First time storing items in a facility like this, but good experience overall. They followed up numerous times after I made the initial reservations, the facility is extremely clean and modern, and the staff have been very helpful. Quite pleased with the experience so far, and I expect to store items with them for a couple of years most likely."
"Conveniently located from our home. Loading dock inside is really large space and truck can park. It looks state of art and fully air conditioned. So no sweat while unloading. Both 50th and 51st St. access is so useful from West end highway. Elevators are new and easy access into the building. Cleanliness is one of our big priorities. No trash found. Justin initially helped us to find our storage. He is patient and no pushing for our decision."
"The staff at Life Storage store 8285 were extremely helpful and made the transition from my home to a storage unit while I was relocating as effortless as one could ask. They made the daunting task of obtaining a unit and all the paperwork and mumble jumble that comes with it pain free and somewhat enjoyable."
"This place has THE BEST over the phone and IN PERSON customer service. They are so knowledgeable in helping with the moving process and I cannot tell you how fast and easy this process was. Thank you guys so much!"
"Jenny is the best choice Life Storage could've made to manage their NYC Location. She's amazing! She made a very stressful move become very easy. Building is clean, bright, Shae and the spaces are awesome. Thanks Again Jenny!"
"Jenny Ramirez, the store manager, is excellent in providing outstanding customer service. She makes things easy and is a breath of relief from the stress of moving.
I should also mention her staff member Justine who has also been very responsive to all the operational support I needed as a customer.
If only for these two people I will recommend this Life Storage facility on 622 W 51st St. in New York City - plus the fact that the building facility is very clean and well-maintained."
"Kay was so helpful with the steps we needed to take to ensure we got a space we were most satisfied with. We were able to get a tour of the different options offered after making a reservation online. Note, you will have to pay more if you walk in versus making a reservation online. The space is clean, conveniently located and smells good too! We happened to visit the cubesmart location on 55th between 10th and 9th and were faced with a ghastly feet smell on one of the floors so this was a huge relief! We're very happy we chose to do our research and landed here"
"Kay was so helpful with the steps we needed to take to ensure we got a space we were most satisfied with. We were able to get a tour of the different options offered after making a reservation online. Note, you will have to pay more if you walk in versus making a reservation online. The space is clean, conveniently located and smells good too! We happened to visit the cubesmart location on 55th between 10th and 9th and were faced with a ghastly feet smell on one of the floors so this was a huge relief! We’re very happy we chose to do our research and landed here"
"Facility is brand new, with wonderful amenities. As a business customer, Kay at the front desk makes all the difference for us - I feel he has my back with whatever we need."
"Super friendly manager, excellent customer service, and clean facility! A wide range of sizes, perfect for storage of any kind. I stored a few things for the summer break and even the smallest size is quite roomy."
"This storage facility has been a lifesaver during another tumultuous nyc move. Jenny the manager was very accommodating. And the other employees were also very helpful. Highly recommend."
"Very clean, new facility. Secured, climate controlled and the staff is helpful and friendly. Kudos to Kay for his good communication and being thorough."
"The reviews don’t lie. This place is super clean and the customer service is so nice and non pushy sales people. The front desk name Kay was very helpful and it just feels comfortable."
"Kay was the store manager who helped me and my roommate move our stuff into our storage space. We were on the second tier space and had to use a staircase to bring our stuff up but Kay helped bring all our heavy stuff up. The place is also super clean and organized!"
"Kay was extremely helpful throughout the whole process and helped answer any questions we had. The storage space was clean and just the way it was described online."
"I really enjoyed my experience here with Kay! The staff was really kind and helpful through my entire moving out process. I highly recommend this place to go to!"
"I just love the customer service i received from kaleb. I felt like i knew him for years. I went to inquire and i now know where i will be storing my items. The Facility is very clean and convenient if you have a car or moving van. Kaleb is a sweetheart if you have him as your rep you will be pleased trust me"
"Both gentlemen who worked the desk and started my contract were awesome! Kay? resolved a need to add my insurance very quickly. The unit and facility are new and sparkling clean. The drive up option is perfect for the city. Would highly recommend this place"
"Caleb & Cat, as well as Jenny & Justin were very helpful with helping me get acclimated.
All 4 of them were friendly and explained everything in a straightforward manner and answered all my questions."
"Great service Jenny was super helpful, after having a rough time on the phone trying to get answers(no help at all). I showed up and signed up on the spot. Thanks again!"
"I came in today to get something out of my friends storage unit, and I didn’t know how to use the elevator and didn’t know where the unit was i asked the employee Caleb and it was just a refreshing experience. Like I have never came across someone that was just so genuinely kind and helpful. Caleb showed me how to use the elevator and he informed me that today was his first day and he is still getting use to where everything is but he seem to know the layout. He was so funny and showed me how to open and lock the unit. Just superb service great personality and customer service I had to tell my friend about this and said no matter what I want whoever it is to know that Caleb is an amazing employee, Caleb thank you so much for your help today."
"Seamless checkin process. Cat, the staff on duty, took the time to show me a few different spaces they have and recommend an option that best fit my need"
"Staff at this location is amazing. Jenny, the store manager is great. She definitely know her stuff. Thank you so much. Anyone looking for storage should look nowhere else then Life. Ask for Jenny."
"I needed storage for the 1st time just to declutter my place a bit. This was the 1st storage I walked into and I'm so happy i did. The building is great,, very bright and very clean. I must say, the staff at this location is amazing. Jenny the store manager made the entire process a breeze. Thanks again guy. Recommended 100%."
"The staff at Life Storage New York are beyond amazing. They are incredibly friendly, helpful and truly go above and beyond to help you in anyway they can. Moving items can be a stressful experience and they truly did everything possible to make it easy and seamless experience. Thank you Life Storage New York Staff for making my experience A+."
"The facility is clean, secure, and easy to access with many storage unit sizes. The staff is very friendly and informative, helping me pick the right accommodations for me. Especially Jenny! She was a joy to speak to and made me feel confident that I was leaving my things in very good hands."
"As someone who has rented storage spaces in various locations around NYC for the past 20 years, I can honestly say that Life Storage @ west 51st is the nicest. It is clean and well-laid out, plus the staff is wonderful. A special shout out to Jenny who walked us through the process! She is easy to work with and knows what she is doing. My mom is not an easy person to please, but she insisted I write a rave review for the impeccable service Jenny provided in setting our business up with two units. All this and at a great rate -- do yourself a favor . . . if you need storage space in Manhattan that isn't equal to the cost for renting an apartment, look no further."
"As someone who has rented storage spaces in various locations around NYC for the past 20 years, I can honestly say that Life Storage @ west 51st is the nicest. It is clean and well-laid out, plus the staff is wonderful. A special shout out to Jenny who walked us through the process! She is easy to work with and knows what she is doing. My mom is not an easy person to please, but she insisted I write a rave review for the impeccable service Jenny provided in setting our business up with two units. All this and at a great rate -- do yourself a favor . . . if you need storage space in Manhattan that isn't equal to the cost for renting an apartment, look no further."
"I live in the area, Just stopped in to see the new building. Its a wonderful building and the staff is great. Jenny and Jay had great customer serice, very knowledgeable. Will be storing there. Highly recommend."
"Had an amazing experience getting set up here with Jay the Terrific today. He got me set up, showed me several options, and even programmed my lock for me since I am too old to read instructions. Got my bikes out of the living room for Xmas."
"Jake went above and beyond explains the wonderful features of striking new storage facility My son signed up on the spot I would love to hide my stuff here also"
"Had a pleasant experience setting up my storage unit. Highly recommend the spade and highly recommend having Jenny service you! She was very understanding of my situation and let me take my time with choosing my perfect storage unit. Jenny made the whole process smooth and easy and explained everything perfectly! Highly recommend."
To help move your belongings from your vehicle to your space, we offer moving carts and dollies to make it easier! You'll find our carts near every main entrance. Please return it when your done!
Contact-free rental with "Rent Now"
You can rent a storage unit without coming to our store office.
Choose the Rent Now option when selecting a storage unit and you will make your payment, get your access code, and go right to your space to move in.
Our video shows you how it works.
Tips for packing your storage unit
If you've never used a storage unit before, this video will show you some great Pro Tips that will help make the process easier and prevent common mistakes.
Save yourself some time, and learn how to keep your belonging safe in storage.
Serving Manhattan, New York and Manhattan
Our self storage facility on W 51st St is located east of the I 95, between 11th Ave and 12th Ave, near Consolidated Edison Company of New York. Click here for directions to this Life Storage.
At Life Storage Facility #8285, we offer great property security systems and clean, affordable storage units to rent for the residents of Manhattan, Hell's Kitchen, Lincoln Square, Murray Hill, and other neighborhoods in New York, NY. Call us with questions, reserve online, or click here to compare other storage units in Manhattan.
Store Office Hours
Mon: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Tue: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Wed: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thu: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sat: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Sun: 7:00 am - 9:00 pm
Facility Access Hours
This facilities access hours vary with the location of the storage unit. Please contact us for details.
Rental Requirements:
Insurance required
Storage insurance available (third party)
$29 admin fee
Payments due monthly, with a minimum of one month rental
