New York City is expensive. You already knew that. But if you’ve ever looked up storage units near NYU’s campus in Greenwich Village, you may have been surprised by just how expensive.
Small storage units in lower Manhattan regularly run $250 to $400 per month. For a three-month summer, that’s $750 to $1,200 — for the privilege of keeping five boxes of dorm stuff in a building you’ll visit twice.
Ship2Storage gives NYU students a smarter option. Ship your boxes to our climate-controlled facility, store them for as long as you need, and get them delivered to any address in the country when you’re ready. No Manhattan storage fees. No truck rental. No coordination nightmare.
The NYU Student Storage Dilemma
NYU’s housing situation is unlike most universities. Many students live in NYU dorms scattered across Manhattan and Brooklyn. Others live in off-campus apartments with sublet arrangements or short-term leases that don’t cover the summer. Either way, when the semester ends, students often have to be out.
Taking everything home isn’t always an option. If you’re from California, Texas, or abroad, flying with five boxes is expensive and impractical. Leaving stuff at a friend’s apartment is a favor you can only ask once. And as we established, a Manhattan storage unit costs more per month than many people pay for rent elsewhere.
Ship to Storage Instead of Renting a Manhattan Unit
Ship2Storage works differently from traditional storage. You don’t rent a unit in your city. Instead, you ship your boxes directly to our facility in Kansas — a central location that lets us deliver anywhere in the U.S. quickly and affordably.
Here’s how it works for NYU students:
- Pack your boxes and print a prepaid shipping label from your Ship2Storage account.
- Drop your boxes at any UPS or FedEx location in Manhattan or Brooklyn — there are hundreds.
- Your boxes arrive at our facility, get barcoded, and are stored in climate-controlled space.
- When fall semester starts, you tell us where to deliver and we ship directly to you.
The cost difference compared to Manhattan self-storage is substantial. Most NYU students spend well under $200 for the entire summer versus $750 to $1,200 for a local unit.
Perfect for Students Between Sublets
One of the most common situations for NYU students: your current sublet ends June 1, your new sublet doesn’t start until September 1, and you’re spending the summer in a different city for an internship or back home.
Ship2Storage was built for exactly this scenario. Ship your boxes before June 1, store them through the summer, and have them delivered to your new NYC address in September. No storage unit required. No friend’s couch required.
Study Abroad From NYU: Store Before You Go
NYU has one of the largest study abroad programs in the country, with campuses in over a dozen cities including Florence, London, Abu Dhabi, and Shanghai. If you’re heading abroad for a semester or a full year, you have the same problem: what do you do with everything in your dorm or apartment while you’re gone?
Ship2Storage holds your boxes in the U.S. while you’re abroad and ships them to your new U.S. address when you return. Your stuff stays safe, organized, and accessible — without you having to worry about it from overseas.
Graduate Students and Research Moves
NYU graduate students often face a particularly complicated version of this problem. Between thesis deadlines, research positions, and short-term housing in one of the most competitive rental markets in the world, grad students at NYU Stern, Tandon, Tisch, and other schools frequently find themselves needing flexible, affordable storage with no long-term commitments.
Ship2Storage has no minimum contract length. Store for a month, a semester, or a year. You pay for what you use.
How to Get Your Boxes Back to NYC in the Fall
When you’re ready for fall move-in, log into your Ship2Storage account and enter your new address. Your boxes will be delivered directly to you in Manhattan, Brooklyn, or wherever your fall housing is.
If you don’t have a confirmed address yet, you can update your delivery details any time before we ship. Nothing moves until you give the green light.
FAQ
Is Ship2Storage cheaper than NYC storage units?
For most NYU students storing three to eight boxes, yes — significantly. Manhattan storage units for small spaces run $250 to $400 per month. Ship2Storage pricing is based on the number of boxes you store, and most students spend well under $200 for a full summer.
Can I ship from my NYU dorm or apartment?
Yes. You can ship from any address using a prepaid label. There are UPS and FedEx drop-off locations throughout Manhattan and Brooklyn, and you can also schedule a pickup from your apartment.
How long can I store my boxes?
As long as you need. There’s no minimum or maximum storage period. Store for a summer, a semester, or longer.
Can I send boxes to a different NYC address when I return?
Absolutely. If you’re moving to a new apartment or dorm in the fall, just update your delivery address in your account and we’ll ship directly there.
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