About the New York Self Storage Association

Incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in 1982, the Association was established to provide a strong network of information and a wealth of shared experience for self-storage owners, operators, and industry professionals throughout New York State.

The Association’s primary mission is to support owner/operators in addressing the many challenges of the self-storage industry, including building code compliance, lien law issues, auctions, property tax strategies, manager education, and industry visibility.

Its ultimate goal is to unite the self-storage industry statewide and serve as a vigilant legislative watchdog on behalf of its members.

What NYSSA Has Done… and Will Continue to Do

• Successfully lobbied for the creation of a separate section of the New York Lien Law dedicated exclusively to self-storage.

• Continues to protect the sales tax treatment of self-storage as commercial real estate.

• Hosts an Annual Convention that brings together owners from across the state to share experiences and learn from leading industry experts.

• Sponsors regional seminars focused on education and best practices within the self-storage industry.

• Serves as the industry’s voice, promoting self-storage and defending the rights of independent business owners.

Member Benefits

• Recommended Procedures Resource Library, including:

  • Occupancy Agreements

  • Auction Procedures

  • Decedents’ Estates and Bankruptcy Guidance

  • Auction of Titled Vehicles

  • Interacting with Law Enforcement

  • Know Your Customer (KYC) Best Practices

• New owner/operator support

• Business improvement and networking seminars

• Legislative alerts delivered via email

• Listing on www.nyselfstorage.org, with an optional link to your company website

• Listing in the NYSSA Member Directory

• Regular newsletter

Join NYSSA Today

There has never been a better time to add your voice to the growing community of self-storage professionals who share your ideals, dedication, and commitment to strengthening the industry across New York State.