How Much Space Is Clutter Actually Costing You in NYC?

How Much Space Is Clutter Actually Costing You in NYC?

April 11, 20251 min read

In New York, space = power.
But most of us are giving up dozens of square feet to coats, luggage, holiday decor, and stuff we don’t even use year-round.

Let’s do the math:


📦 That one random corner?

~5 sq ft = $200+/month in rent

🧥 Overflow closet chaos?

~10 sq ft = $400–$600/month you're not using

🛏️ Under-bed war zone?

~6 sq ft = lost calm, lost sleep, and maybe lost socks


And it’s not just rent.
Clutter costs you energy. Time. Focus.
Every “I’ll deal with it later” moment stacks up.


🚲 Enter: Uptotes.

We pick up your off-season stuff, store it securely, and bring it back when you’re ready.

  • No contracts

  • No driving

  • No lifting
    Just. More. Space.


⚡ Uptotes = More Room to Live

“I had no idea how much I was tolerating until the totes were gone. My apartment feels 2x bigger.”
— Marcus, East Village


Ready to see what it feels like to actually fit your space?

We’re only serving Lower East Side + StuyTown right now.

👉 Book your pickup now at Uptotes.com

Uptotes is founded by Jason Littrell, a seasoned entrepreneur, (P.S. 40) dad, cyclist, and ai/automation expert based in NYC. I've built brands, bars, and businesses that run on efficiency, trust, and community connection.

Jason Littrell

Uptotes is founded by Jason Littrell, a seasoned entrepreneur, (P.S. 40) dad, cyclist, and ai/automation expert based in NYC. I've built brands, bars, and businesses that run on efficiency, trust, and community connection.

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