Tired of overpriced lockers and lost weekends? There’s a smarter way to store in the city.

Why NYC Storage Units Are a Scam (And What to Do Instead)

April 11, 20251 min read

Traditional storage in NYC is broken.

You're either:

  • Spending $300+/mo for a locker across town

  • Lugging heavy bags into a dusty basement

  • Or playing real-life Tetris with your winter coats and AC unit

And don’t get us started on:

  • Surprise “admin fees”

  • Locked-in contracts

  • Wasted Saturdays with a U-Haul

You’re not alone—and you’re not crazy.

It’s not you. It’s the system.


🚲 Enter Uptotes.

We built Uptotes for one reason:
You shouldn’t need a car or a spreadsheet to store your winter boots.

Here’s how it works:

  1. We drop off clean, stackable black totes.

  2. You pack ‘em at your own pace.

  3. We pick them up and store them securely.

  4. You call them back whenever you need them—seasonal swap, move, whatever.

No sketchy basements. No leases. No lifting.

🟡 Live in LES or StuyTown?

We’re only taking a limited number of founding members right now.
You can book in under 2 minutes—no phone call, no back-and-forth.

👉 Book 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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