I had been a customer of Public Storage (located on 2nd in Jersey City) for 5 years. When I first rented my 1st floor, 5 x 5 unit in 2017, my rent was $38/mth. My unit was discounted because there was a large support column in my unit. Being I did not have a lot of items to store, I took the deal. Since then, my rent was gradually increased annually to $60/mth which was expected. However, I received a notification on 08/31 a new rent increase that more than doubled the cost = $127/mth would go into effect in October. I went to the office and asked for reconsideration, especially because of the support column. The lady working there, Amanda, was very nice and agreed that because of the column, they should be able to reduce the rent accordingly. She advised I should come back tomorrow after she spoke with the regional Manager (Samantha) and would let me know if the request was approved. I advised her that I was ready to move out today (the last day of the month) to avoid being charged for a full month, should my request be denied. Amanda assured me that if my request was denied, she would assist me in ensuring that I would not have to pay for September if I came in on Sept 1st. My request was denied and I decided to go to a competitor because the rent increase was just ridicules. (Note: Public Storage des not pro-rate rent. So, if you are only there for one day, you pay for the whole month. Personally, I think that is unacceptable, but I digress). On the morning of 9/1, I called Public Storage and spoke with Amanda again. She confirmed that she would assist me in closing out my unit without being charged for the full month. My instructions were to ask for her when I arrived. When I arrived, she was, unfortunately, not in at the moment (out to lunch?).. so I asked another rep there for assistance. That's when the everything went downhill. The "rep" working was a man with a beard and a French manicure. He (She/They?) was the absolute rudest person I have ever encountered. He refused to assist me, he refused to give me access to my unit before paying for the entire month of September, he was obnoxious and is lucky he wasn't punched in the nose. I explained I made arrangements with Amanda and the District Manager (Samantha) that a "work-around" was being used to assist me, he disregarded me and said he will call Samantha himself. I was stuck waiting there in the office for over thirty minutes before he returned to me with a sicky note with Samantha's phone number and a smirk. I called her and told her all of the above. She apologized and assisted me as originally promised. She did also advise that Amanda didn't have the authority to use a work-around but she still honored my request. (Imagine that, a customer service rep is trying to do her best to help the customer, and corporate is being bullish and unrealistic!). The overall experience was dreadful and I am very happy to be out of there. Bottom line is as follows: The rent increases are unreasonably high and robotic (especially if you have a first floor unit). There is no pro-rating of rent. The customer service is spotty and that one employee I mentioned earlier should be fired as he has zero customer service skills, manners or respect. One other note.. if you need a trolly to help you move items from your car to your unit, be prepared to wait at least 15 mins because they demand you leave your driver license before they let you use one. Just another reason why going to a competitor was necessary. read more