Storage

Well, best way is to compare rental storage. In my 'luxury' rental, it is $125/mo for a 5 by 5 space. At Chelsea Mini, it was about $170 for a larger 8 by 8. Depending on size of unit, $25k may make more sense.

I paid a flat $700 for a cage in what was a large common storage area. No ongoing charges.

What does $30K work out to in your building, on a price per square foot basis, in uninhabitable space? Seriously, I'd like to know, so please post.

I have been thinking about buying a storage unit as well (in a Chelsea building-maybe the same one). I have decided it's more prudent to throw away stuff than spend 30 grand.

flatironj: Don't throw good stuff away. Donate it to a charity thriftshop (I donate to Cancer Care, on Third Ave., ask for Cathy). Get a tax write-off.