Stop and Stor South Shore / Dongan Hills

Climate features

• Mentions humidity
• Gated entry
• Video cameras
• Packing supplies
• On-site manager

From their site: "And if you're looking for self-storage units for sensitive or delicate belongings, our climate-controlled units are ideal for keeping everything safe with consistent year-round temperature and humidity levels."

From stopandstor.com. Ask the facility which features apply to the unit you rent.

Local weather

• Average July high near this facility: 85°F. January low: 28°F. (NOAA, 1991-2020 normals from a station 5.3 mi away)

How it compares

• The only verified climate-controlled facility in ZIP 10305.
• 8 of 10 verified climate-controlled facilities in Staten Island, ranked the same way.
• We read the websites of 14 storage facilities in Staten Island. 10 of them (71%) say they offer climate-controlled units.
• Rated 4.9 on Google, 0.1 above the Staten Island median of 4.8 across 10 rated facilities.

Based on the facilities we've verified. Comparisons need at least 3 facilities.

Office hours

As listed on Google. Gate access hours can be different, so confirm with the facility.

What to ask this facility

1. Is humidity actually controlled, and to what level?

   stopandstor.com mentions humidity but doesn't say the units control it.

2. What temperature range do the units stay in, summer and winter?

   stopandstor.com doesn't list one. Near here, July highs average 85°F and January lows 28°F.

3. What sizes of climate-controlled units do you have, and what do they cost?

   We didn't find climate-controlled sizes or prices on stopandstor.com.

4. What are the gate access hours, and are they different from office hours?

   Office hours on Google: Mon to Wed, 8 AM to 7 PM; Thu, 8 AM to 8 PM; other days differ. stopandstor.com doesn't mention 24-hour access.