Get in, get out! Access your stuff daily, monthly, and whenever you need it.

Don’t keep large, bulky items in your apartment when you can access them anytime at one of our 17 locations! We’ve got wide-open options for temporary storage in NYC, for things like:

1. Sports Equipment Storage – Keep your fishing tackle or snowboards in storage, and pick them up whenever you leave town for the weekend.
2. Travel Gear – Easily pick up/drop off things like car seats or ice chests whenever you ditch the MTA for the open road.
3. Bicycle Storage – Park your bike with us! Pick it up your bike on the way to work, drop it off on your way back.

Did You Say Bike Storage in NYC?

New York City has slowly become more and more bike-friendly, but storing your bike when you’re not out surfing Manhattan’s newest bike lanes can still be an issue. Even if your Schwinn could fit inside your studio apartment, the New York Times warns that your landlord might have something to say about it.

New buildings are beginning to include bike storage options in NYC, but it can be difficult to score a space.

That’s where Manhattan Mini Storage comes in! We’ve got easy bike storage solutions in NYC for those of you who can’t share space with your two-wheelers in the living room. Give us a call at 212-STORAGE to find out more about our solutions for bike parking and bike storage in NYC.

Ways to Help Make New York City More Green This April 22!

One thing we love about April is the green initiatives happening all over the city. Here are ways you can spend your Earth Day in NYC doing some good.

Photo: sxc.hu

Become a Biker. No, we don’t mean a leather-only wardrobe and a “Mom” tattoo. We’re talking about the chance for you to decrease your carbon footprint by bi-pedaling your way around the city in lieu of taxis. Worried about where to stash your shiny two-wheeler when you’re not on the go? Don’t be! We have great options for bike storage in NYC.

Help Spread the Good Green Word. Earth Day New York City is looking for volunteers to canvass Times Square and Grand Central on April 21-23 and if you help out, you will get a FREE T-SHIRT. As if you needed any  more convincing than that, act now by heading to their link to register.

Start Your Engines! If you’re still driving around Manhattan, consider this a not-so-subtle bribe to get you to go hybrid. We’ve set up 12 electric vehicle charging stations in the city and NJ and we’re giving away voltage totally free until 2012.

Speaking of Electric… Why not recycle old electronics that you aren’t using anymore (yes, we mean that pager) at the Lower East Side Ecology Center’s events throughout the month of April?  Here’s a complete list of event locations. Bonus: flash your Zipcard membership and you’ll get a $15 driving credit.

Can you think of more great ways to celebrate Earth Day in NYC? We’d love to hear them. Leave them in the comments below, or tweet them at us @ManhattanMini.

Photo by Seth W.

Storing Your Bike Lets You Enjoy the Perks of Pedaling – Without the Burn

Hot on the heels of a certain romantic ride, the Big Apple seems to be all abuzz for biking these days. And it’s certainly true that when you have a bike in NYC, you have a whole bunch of awesome things to partake in like:

• Blissed out rides along the East River.
• Charging at tourists in charged up two-wheelers.
• A composting project.
• Latte-sipping at an urban bike café (yes it exists.)

One thing you shouldn’t have to do? Worry about where to keep it. That’s why getting bike storage in NYC lets you enjoy all the perks of pedaling without the hassle.

Why Bike Storage in NYC is A Must

City living ain’t always easy, but New Yorkers know that behind every smog cloud there’s an urban rainbow. When you’ve got a bike in New York City, you can pretty much guarantee that if you leave it locked up outside while you go away for a long weekend or chained outside in the snow all February, you won’t have it for long. By all accounts, bike thefts in New York are far higher than anywhere in the country (hey, even our criminals are better than anywhere else!). And unless you have this apartment,  you’d probably be tripping over your vintage Schwinn every five minutes if you left it in the  hallway (that is of course after you hauled it up 7 flights of stairs – super fun!) So what’s the alternative for bike storage if you live in NYC?

Bike Storage in New York City Can Be This Easy

Imagine: You’ve worked a ten hour day. You pedal through the early evening streets of Manhattan, happy not to be jammed elbow-to-gut on the hot subway. Just before you reach your apartment, you pop into your conveniently located Manhattan Mini Storage unit, waving to the friendly staff as you wheel your trusty two-wheeler into the elevator. You open your clean, climate-controlled storage unit, and place “Roberta” (your cycle which is maybe named after your pet bunny) into her nightly resting place.  You’re home and on the couch less than ten minutes later, comfortably assured that your bike will be exactly where you left it in the morning.

Let our Storage Advisors Help You Get Bike Storage in NYC

At Manhattan Mini Storage, we’re all about how storage can make city living as painless as possible. Whether it’s tips for tackling small spaces or great home design ideas, we’re here for you! Now let us help. Call us for bike storage in NYC and take your quality of life up a notch. And here’s another great idea: why not save money by joining the Manhattan Bike Polo league instead of your anger management classes.

Wondering what to do with the bikes once you get to work? Our sister company, Edison Parkfast offers bike parking in Manhattan for only $1/day or $20/month.

Bike Storage in New York City Doesn’t Have to Be a Hassle

Bicycle storage in NYC concerns more and more New Yorkers.  The truth is if you have a bike in New York City, you’re a step ahead everyone else.  You’re keeping yourself healthy, saving the environment and most likely saving money all at the same time.  Great job!  But there’s another side to owning a bicycle in the city…

You come home from a long day and stand at the bottom of your 4 flights of stairs staring up at your impending task that you’re forced to endure every day you decide to leave your apartment.  Or perhaps you wake up in the morning and go to your bike storage only to find that your bicycle has, in fact, been stolen!

Finding the Perfect Bike Storage in New York City

Now close your eyes and image the following scenario…

• Coming home from a long day, walking into your nearby and convient Manhattan Mini Storage unit and storing your bike
• Having peace of mind that your bike will be just where you left it the next morning
• Having bike storage that is climate-controlled so your bike won’t rust
• Being able to enjoy more floor space in your apartment
• And if you don’t own a bike, picture yourself going out and getting one for all its benefits and safely storing your bike in New York City

Indoor Bike Storage Solutions

Finding indoor bike storage in New York City should not be a hassle.  But how and where do you store your bike?  When storing your bike, it’s important to consider some key points:

• Make sure your bike is secured so it won’t fall over, since this could damage the bike’s hanger alignment. 
• Store your bike in an unheated, climate-controlled space.  A cold bike being brought into a warm house could cause severe condensation buildup, which may then cause rust.
• Keep your bike away from refrigerators, since Freon can damage tires quickly.  This also applies to any solvents, oils and UV light.
• Consider getting a tire rack to keep tires off the ground. Check the tires regularly to make sure they are inflated.
• If storing your bike for a longer period of time, a bike cover can help offer extra protection.

Hopefully these bike storage solutions will offer some good ideas on storing your bicycle in New York City.  And for those who have yet to jump on the biking bandwagon, perhaps these points will help solve your bike storage predicaments.