Ah, dating in New York City: dining at incredible restaurants, romantic walks along the High Line, exciting first kisses. Okay, so we’re being optimistic. Most dates nowadays are potentially awkward OkCupid set-ups over Happy Hour specials, but we try to make the best of it. And, there’s still that all-important question in modern dating: “Do…
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Between 2010 and 2012, more than 161,000 people moved to New York City, according to an estimate by the U.S. Census Bureau. That means about 6,700 new people move to the city each month. If you’ve decided to become one of them, make sure you follow these tips to make the transition to the Big…
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Our student storage program is off and running, and college students from all over New York City have already taken advantage of our incredible offers and stored all their stuff for the summer with us. In case you haven’t heard, here are the details: 1) Get 15% off the web price of a Personal Closet at…
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City living has its perks. We’re often a stone’s throw from a vast array of cultural opportunities that the suburbs rarely see. (When was the last time you saw a Korean BBQ Karaoke bar in Pleasantville, Ohio?) There’s always something fun to do, transportation is easily accessible, and we can usually have it all —…
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First off, we want to share another of our new ads with you, coming to a subway car or billboard near you! And this one goes out to anyone planning a move in the coming days and weeks: Don’t forget: All Manhattan Mini Storage customers can take advantage of our free Storage Taxi!…
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We were very pleased to attend a special NYC event last night called “Stir, Splatter + Roll,” a gala for Publicolor. Publicolor is a youth development not-for-profit organization that engages disaffected city students in their education. The program’s primary focus is on commercial painting, and on transforming institutional-looking schools into warm, welcoming student-centric environments. Publicolor students also…
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It feels like winter just ended moments ago, but New York City’s college students are already gearing up for their summer break. And that means dealing with the age-old problem of what to do with their stuff during those summer months, when they’re between housing situations. But fear not, college students! We’ve got you covered…
Read MoreMoving in New York City. The very words can induce chills and panic in even the most seasoned New Yorker. Because let’s get real: There’s no place to park a moving van or truck, traffic is a nightmare for most of the day (especially on side streets) and taxis aren’t too keen on picking up…
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Q. How can you tell you’re talking to a New Yorker? A. When you ask her where she lives, she answers “Hell’s Kitchen.” She doesn’t say “New York,” or “Manhattan” or “Midtown” or even “Clinton” — the official name for this Manhattan ‘hood. No, she says “Hell’s Kitchen.” (Or if she’s a lifelong New…
Read MoreThe Empire State Building. The Statue of Liberty. The Brooklyn Bridge. All are icons of this incredible city we call home. And at the risk of sounding immodest, we think some New Yorkers may include Manhattan Mini Storage on that list. After all, we were the first self-storage company in New York (way back in 1978!), and…
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