· A company called Stuf is utilizing abandoned properties around the United States to create storage units. Rather than build depressing warehouses outside of town, this company is rethinking self-storage by flipping buildings shuttered during the pandemic into miniature storage spaces. When they take over empty buildings, like garage space, offices, basements, and install largely automated steel storage units in as little as three weeks. Their first building in Brooklyn was a 1,500 square foot restaurant that played host to several failed concepts. The largely windowless brick storefront was painted over with a colorful mural, and within five months was at 90% capacity. They have not only added value to their business but also many other businesses, allowing apartment complexes and offices with convenient on-site storage.
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