Self-Storage Facility

NYC Admin. Code tit. 20, ch. 2, subch. 39

in effect

NYC Admin. Code § 20-566 Definitions.

§ 20-566 Definitions. As used in this subchapter, the following terms have the following meanings: Occupancy agreement. The term “occupancy agreement” means any written agreement electronic or printed, that establishes or modifies the terms, conditions, rules or any other provisions concerning the use and occupancy of a self-storage facility and any one or more individual storage spaces therein. Occupancy fee. The term “occupancy fee” means the total of all recurring fees that an occupant is required to pay to the owner of a self-storage facility for occupancy of and access to a storage space at such self-storage facility, excluding any penalty fees. Occupant. The term “occupant” means a person entitled to use the storage space at a self-storage facility under a written occupancy agreement or such person’s successor or assignee. Self-storage facility. The term “self-storage facility” means any real property, or portion thereof, that is designed and used for the purpose of occupying storage space by occupants who are to have access thereto for the purpose of storing and removing personal property. Self-storage facility operator. The term “self-storage facility operator” means a person operating a self-storage facility. (L.L. 2025/171, 11/28/2025, eff. 8/25/2026)

NYC Admin. Code § 20-566.1 License required.

§ 20-566.1 License required. No person shall operate a self-storage facility without a license. The annual fee for a license or a renewal shall be $295. The license shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the office of each self-storage facility. (L.L. 2025/171, 11/28/2025, eff. 8/25/2026)

NYC Admin. Code § 20-566.2 License application.

§ 20-566.2 License application. To obtain or renew a self-storage facility license, a self-storage facility operator shall file an application in such form and detail as the commissioner shall prescribe. (L.L. 2025/171, 11/28/2025, eff. 8/25/2026)

NYC Admin. Code § 20-566.3 Schedule of rates.

§ 20-566.3 Schedule of rates. Every self-storage facility operator shall, upon request from the department, provide schedules showing the occupancy fee and any other rates and charges for the storage of property in the facility. Prior to entering into an occupancy agreement, the self-storage facility operator shall provide the schedule of all rates and charges to the individual requesting the use of the self-storage facility. One copy of this schedule shall be retained by the individual requesting storage and another shall be signed by such individual and retained by the self-storage facility operator. Any rate or charge not included on such document may not be collected without prior notice to the occupant. (L.L. 2025/171, 11/28/2025, eff. 8/25/2026)

NYC Admin. Code § 20-566.4 Occupancy fee disclosure.

§ 20-566.4 Occupancy fee disclosure. At least 60 days prior to increasing an occupancy fee, a self-storage facility shall provide the occupant written notice of the new fee. (L.L. 2025/162, 11/28/2025, eff. 8/25/2026 and L.L. 2025/171, 11/28/2025, eff. 8/25/2026) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2025/162.

NYC Admin. Code § 20-566.5 Occupancy termination.

§ 20-566.5 Occupancy termination. a. It shall be unlawful for any self-storage facility to terminate an occupant of such self-storage facility without providing such occupant with an explanation for such termination. (L.L. 2025/162, 11/28/2025, eff. 8/25/2026 and L.L. 2025/171, 11/28/2025, eff. 8/25/2026) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2025/162.

NYC Admin. Code § 20-566.6 Enforcement.

§ 20-566.6 Enforcement. a. In addition to any powers of the commissioner and not in limitation thereof, the commissioner may suspend or revoke the license of any self-storage facility operator, after due notice and opportunity to be heard, who is found to have committed 5 or more violations of this subchapter within a 2-year period. b. A self-storage facility operator who violates any provision of this subchapter or any rule promulgated thereunder is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each violation. Each such violation is a separate and distinct violation and in case of a continuing violation, every day’s continuance thereof is a separate and distinct violation. c. Any person who is not a licensed self-storage facility operator under the provisions of this subchapter who operates a self-storage facility is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each day of operation without a license. d. Any person who is not a licensed self-storage facility operator who advertises, represents in any manner, or claims to operate a self-storage facility is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000 for each violation. e. Any person who willfully makes any false entry in the records kept by a self-storage facility operator pertaining to the self-storage facility operator’s business, who willfully destroys or falsifies such records, or who willfully neglects or fails to make full, true, or correct entries in such records or keeps any records with the intent to evade the provisions of this subchapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisonment of not more than 30 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment. (L.L. 2025/171, 11/28/2025, eff. 8/25/2026)

Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCadmin/0-0-0-229168Fetched: 10/24/2026