The place is an ABSOLUTE JOKE! I sign up and reserve a 5'x5'x4' unit online. When I show up to see the unit I can clearly tell it's not 5'x5' - it's not even a square, it's like a sad rectangle. I tell the office manager and he's just like "yeah they gotta re-measure these units" like they clearly know they aren't the size they are advertising and selling. I measure it with my iPhone and it's literally 5'x3'x4'. Literal false advertisement by these scammers. I tell them I won't pay the price of a 5'x5' for something that is clearly 5'x3' and after waiting an hour for a manager, the douchebag says he can knock $10 off or I can take a refund. He says sometimes you get more than you pay for and sometimes it may be less. These guys are pure scammers that know what they're doing is wrong and don't care. Couldn't imagine a big company like SaeGuard would be engaging in this type of behavior. Peace out Safeguard! Obviously I'm not doing business with such a scamming, dishonest company. Well thankfully I went down the street to CubeSmart on Bogart street and would you believe it? I got an ACTUAL 5'x5' unit for HALF the price and their facility is even nicer! Thank god SafeGuard tried to scam me SafeGuard is a COMPLETE SCAM. Avoid them like the plague. Go to CubeSmart! read more

I'm talking about safeguard on Astoria blvd in queens. This is the cleanest place in the world and if you are lucky enough to meet Gregory you will have the best customer service!! read more

Very informative and helpful with explanation of pricing, units, &storage sizes..also very pleasant and smiling which always makes a person or customer comfortable. Thank you Garfield Safeguard Storage read more

The staff are generally very helpful. Carlos at reception was super accommodating, and worked overtime to sort out some issues on my storage reservation. Opening hours are a bit restrictive and the loading bay is often very crowded, making it difficult to pick up and drop off stuff. They also automatically added insurance even though I provided proof of external coverage, had to call several times to get it removed. read more

Had a nice storage unit but the fees kept ratcheting up every year. What started out at $180 turned into nearly $400! We moved out and gave up the unit in the middle of the month and Safeguard will not refund the remainder of the month's rent to us. read more

Horrific and they have messed by bill up 4 times within a year and now they are overcharging double original agreement.This is obscene so will be posting on all forums that they are doing really disgusting practices. Their ratings are so bad read more

The service was rude and unpleasant before showing me a broken unit only to then show me another unit, The person was overall rude and crass, I was upset and called him out, and he told me to watch my mouth, I didn't stay even a month in the storage unit. The service dude was rude, and before he showed me 2 broken unites in succession he told me "You better fucking pay attention because he won't be babysitting me if I got lost" this was before I raised any sort of questions or specific complaints. read more

These people are criminals and thieves! The storage units are good, HOWEVER the rate increases they charge are excessive and criminal! They have increased the fees on my units 30% in one year AND I just got a notice that the fees will AGAIN be increased in August. THESE PEOPLE HAVE A LICENSE TO STEAL AND THEY ARE USING IT TO THE FULLEST POSSIBLE EXTENT. STEER CLEAR!!! read more

No dumpsters on site. Management extremely rude. Watch out for increasing prices once you sign up. Consider yourself warned!

My original post was removed from February 20th 2024 was removed. Luckily, I took a screenshot of it before posting it. The Atlantic Avenue, Safeguard location is the WORST. They auctioned off my Deceased mother's belongings on February 20th 2024, I spoke to Carlos on February 19th to find out what the total was. He never informed me that my Deceased mothers belongings was going to be auctioned off the next day. My siblings and I have nothing left of our mother. Due to the stress of the auction, a family emergency, and the anniversary of our late fathers death took a toll on me so bad, that I was in the hospital due to me going into Atrial fibrillation and high blood pressure. I had to take additional time off. All they care about is money. read more

Great customer service they was Safe Guard a long time would recommend a friends and family

To whom it may concern theres not much good to say about this safe self storage your stuff is not safe there i left something behind on accient it was a 4foot box with a 3foot antique doll in mint condition there on accient i called the same day left message with another store than for days i was going back n forth the manager DAMON claims he seen the box and he throw it in the garbage cause the protal call that things that are left in the store before he closes all stuff left behind no matter what it is goes in the garbag what a line of bullshit 25 yrs old doll that was given to me by my mother before she died now i have nothing left from her no cares or concerns about that cold not to mention they raised my rent 100.00 2 weeks later after they just raised my rent 4 months before that dont trust them or that place they dont care for customers at all and even wanted to call cops on me cause i wanted to know why they couldnt hold the doll the next day i was there n called a very foney company no one ever got in touch with me so i feel for spite they raised my rent my rent thats the type of place it is and ty hr so cslled mangaer is very loud nasty n rude and dont seem to givr a shit what he did so i quess if i left my pocketbook behind i would if been SHIT OUT OF LUCK THE STORE ON HANVOCK STREET IN RIDGEWOOD QUEENS thank you gianna read more

Make sure when and if you're paying with a check u take it in person then you'll have proof and get a receipt because the workers at the storage steal the money after they cash the check and say they dont know what your talking about. They are very rude and they want you to lose your stuff they can't wait for those auctions they are THIEVES! In Brooklyn east new York! read more

Easy enough place to find, with plenty of parking spaces right in front (in case you need to grab something and go). Downside: you can only access your unit when the front office is open. read more

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do not store your things here!!!! Mildew destroyed many valuable items of mine in the lower level due to cement walls + damp leaking air conditioner, and their insurance denied EVERYTHING. There isn't a dumpster on site so I couldn't even throw out some of my mildew covered things - they make you take stuff with you to throw anything out. Also, the rate increased 3 times without warning immediately after storing my things here. When you put things into storage here you get into the position where they're basically holding your things hostage and upping the ransom, and your only option is to pay it, or deal with the huge hassle of moving to a less awful facility- I stayed and paid. If I could give them zero stars I would. To the safeguard PR rep who is inevitably going to reply to this : yes you're sorry I had a bad experience, no I don't want to contact you to chat about how my experience could be improved. read the above and fix it. read more

I was not pleased with how I was spoken to when I went to do a drop-off yesterday towards closing time. The unpleasant and unprofessional woman I dealt with made it clear that she felt I was dumb for not realizing that swiping the fob for access meant I should then enter the door to the side of the garage and open the garage door from inside, rather than the fob opening the garage door itself, like I'd thought. Regardless of the circumstances, I expect better and kinder communication from a company I give thousands of dollars a year. Also, I'd agree with other reviewers that they seem to have a policy of raising rates not long after you've started, something I might have been more amenable to had I not received such unpleasant service yesterday. read more

These guys are great. Clean facility, friendly staff. Hours are also good. Big service elevators mean you can move your stuff in without any fuss. You'll also get your second month for $1. Very affordable compared to manhattan mini storage. And the right location for my needs! read more

I used this storage center for almost a year for business purposes. The staff has always been kind to me, namely David and Stephanie. Over the year, the staff accepted numerous (& large) deliveries on my behalf and I always received a call alerting me to the shipment. The manager, David, was quite accommodating to me from the start...he showed me some units where he could drill a hole and run an extension cord through (I was thinking ab storing a working fridge needed for my job), and also let me use their private dumpster a couple of times when I was in a bind (THANK YOU DAVID!). Side notes: 1. There is room for ab 3 cars in the indoor driveway and a couple off street spots in front. 2. The facility is climate controlled. I'm leaving because, for now, I no longer have a business need for the unit. The reason for 4stars (& not 5), is the lack of tenant access to the dumpster. I've been with other storage facilities (in the city) and access to a dumpster is crucial for all the work items/shipping boxes that I occasionally need to toss. read more

The staff who work here are mostly very nice. Lina is especially helpful. The halls are generally clean. Units have average cleanliness, but - and I've witnessed this directly - they are not thoroughly cleaned and disinfected between customer rentals. I had a moth infestation (4 years into a rental, not self-introduced) that was most likely attributable to an adjacent unit not being cleaned, or to the sub-par climate control. The biggest reason for this 1-star review is the brutal anti-customer policies reflected in the corporate pricing strategy, and the laughable nod to corporate 'customer service.' If you rent here you'll be lured in by an attractive introductory offer, and then your rent will increase by an average 15% every year. There are no rewards for being a long-time renter who pays on time. There are no discounts for paying in advance, or paying multiple months at a time. The fees for paying over 5 days late are 20% of the monthly rent. It's nearly impossible to get those fees removed - you'll get the runaround trying to find out who is authorized to do so, and when you finally get a call back from a company representative, they will deny you your (reasonable, polite, first-time) request. Let's face it - if you're renting here it's because the location is convenient. Safeguard exploits that for all it's worth, and then some. read more

I have had things in storage at this place for over 5 years. I spoke with someone a couple months ago and decide to put it on automatic payment. I find out to my surprise it wasn't done and they threatened to take my things to auction in a letter. When I finally reached someone who could help me, which took 2 days because the other person working there said they weren't authorized for payments, Raphael, the manager, was rude and insolent. You would think after almost 5 years of paying on this unit they would show a little more respect to their customer. There are a lot of storage places in India and around the Coachella Valley. Do not use this one! I paid up for this month and will be moving my things asap. read more

Clean facility, helpful staff, and every supply you'll need to move. What else do you need? I would highly recommend it to anyone moving or needs storage space. read more

I rented storage space (in multiple units) over the course of 6 years here and the staff were always helpful and friendly. Lina and the rest of the team were also always helpful when I needed to increase my space or downsize to something smaller, helping me save money wherever I could. Convenient location to L train, trustworthy staff, easy access = 5 stars! read more

Needed this to store clothes and personal effects for easy access. 1. The hours suck. Like unless you live nearby and or don't have a life, these times are at best, entirely unhelpful. M-F 8:30am - 7pm, Sat 8:30am - 5:30pm, Sun10am - 5pm. 2. Their ladders don't work well and (2) of the (3) are broken and won't lock properly or otherwise, unlock. So either you have to drag it over from wherever it was or worry about falling because it decided to move on you. 3. There's a female office manager. She's totally indifferent to customer needs. Must know somebody who got her the job because after several dealings with her I've learned she clearly doesn't give a sh*t. Can't even follow simple instructions as to charging a credit card either. 4. When I first moved my stuff in, you couldn't pay over the phone or online!! Seriously. Like W. T. F. ?!! This isn't a mom & pop facility, it's a major retail chain. What a total letdown. When their site allowed you to manage your account online - it didn't work. I had to contact the district manager (and a couple of other people) and after some prodding - they finally created it for me. But what a hassle!! 5. I found out, that right after they had near full occupancy, they jacked their monthly rates by - it was a huge amount, something like 20%. I was so pissed off about that. Way to give your customers the shaft. The only positive note was that when I left, David Delapava was kind enough to close out my account on time so I wouldn't incur unnecessary fees. So thanks David. You're the only reason I'm giving two stars. That said, go elsewhere. Try Uncle Bob's or Manhattan Mini Storage. You won't regret it!! read more

Their customers service was on point .. Andy was very friendly, showed me everything around , was very polite... .. the process was very simple and easy .. and the environment was very clean ... I loved it read more

Guys. I have never ever written a review for something like this, but I have to tell you, after having the worst move of my life, I was prepared to have yet ANOTHER hiccup, but Safeguard was a breeze. It knows my name when I use my little key pass thing! My space was clean! Yes, you get some fees, but, it's super cheap and fees like $9 insurance is nothing when your movers are a bajillion dollars. I think I got the biggest unit you can get and paid, like, $56? Maybe I don't understand storage facilities, but this was really, really unscary. read more

This is a really good storage place, very clean and in a safe neighborhood.. Also the location is key as its nearby a few UHAUL locations as well.. Easy access and technology improved during time I had my unit there.. I highly recommend this place if you're looking for a storage unit. A bonus, employee Bernadette is great, very personal and kind. She always informative and helpful with everyone she was assisting. In my opinion, she's the best employee there as she treats everyone the same with respect no matter the situation. This lady made my time there while I had storage unit enjoyable and less stress. Job well done for her always! Lesley Hunter read more

The hours suck. There is one guy there who is rude and unhelpful. There is not a single garbage can there to throw away even a tissue if you wanted to. read more

Best storage facility ever! Thanks for the clean unit and easy to access elevators. I'd recommend this place to everyone who needs a unit!

I was here more than a year. The reason why I had to leave was it price was getting high. However, I've always had a great experience, clean and close by. The staff are always friendly. When I moved in I was 7 months pregnant and Bernadette was the greatest. Took her time and was super nice. Always remembers me. And the moving out process was easy as well. Lina took care of me one, two three. read more

An excellent service provided at Safeguard. Bernadette and the rest of the team were always really helpful and accommodating. Air conditioned units and an all around clean and well maintained facility. Thanks! read more

Very Welcome environment and extraordinary ambiance,Simplicity in terms of the things you will need during the moving in and out process,What caught my attention the Most it's such great customer services experience.Roslyn and Mario represent the Apex of such experiences,they gave me a million reasons why I should do business with safe guard storage in this competitive world.I m a customer now and always will be,I m happy to be a part of that family thrive through excellence,thank you Roslyn and Mario for such a remarkable experience.I wish you many success and best endeavors in the years ahead. Sincerely, Tai Ou. read more

This place is great. Maybe it could be open later but I really don't mind that. There is always a spot to park, it is always clean, the staff is super friendly, the price was as advertised, and they were flexible with me when I moved in and wasn't sure of the day and size of unit I needed. There is a bathroom in the office that you can use. It's a short walk to the subway. I've had a unit here for 3 months now and would recommend it. read more

Lina at the front desk was amazing. So hard working, approachable and kind. I had to wait for my movers to arrive for quite a while, and she made me feel comfortable with friendly conversation and suggestions. She clearly explained all of the costs and was overall a positive breath of fresh air! Thank you Lina! read more

DO NOT use this facility. The rates are sky high. The customer service is terrible. There is only one bay access in front of the building which is usually always blocked and when you do finally get in, you are blocked by someone else. The access in the rear of the building is a total joke. Good luck getting a truck or van in there, even tougher good luck backing a truck or van OUT of there! Many of the available units are located on a second level only reached by a flight of stairs. I tried to downgrade my unit to a smaller one and was told the only one available which had better access was only a small amount less expensive than my much larger unit. I recently moved my storage to CubeSmart in LIC and the customer service is excellent, the units are about half the price and access in and out of the facility is way better. read more

Bernadette was very helpful, helped with move in and move out, gave me lots of information and made the process very easy

Great place to store things. Lina was extremely friendly and helpful at the desk. No parking lot though and had an extra set of stairs that made it a little inconvenient. However it got the job done and I am happy with the service. read more

Had a good 3 years renting multiple storages, the staff is polite. The facility hours are a little annoying specially during the week end. This year the rent increases was quiet high so I move to storage mush closer to my home. But in general it the great place. read more

THEY WILL RAISE YOUR RATES VERY SHORTLY AFTER YOU MOVE IN! They are extremely aggressive with raising rates on people a couple of months after they move in, knowing that most people do not want to face the difficulties and additional costs of moving things from on facility to another. Had I known that they would increase my rates by 50% over a few months I would never had gone there in the first place. This is a very unethical business and I hope people take this into consideration. read more

I had the same experience as Erin M- almost exactly. I was excited to have my stuff so close to where I live and the place is clean and nice, but they keep hiking the price and are pretty transparent about taking every opportunity to slap on late fees. ie i had the account on auto pay. They raised the rent, then charged me b/c the amount of auto pay was the former rental price. The discrepancy was something like less than 10 dollars but they slapped a 20 late fee on my account just for that. I asked for it to be waived and to let me know. they never got back to me then next month when I paid my full new price hiked rental amount, they charged me another late fee on their earlier 20 late fee. (!) I asked them to waive at least 20 of that. they refused. So I had till the end of this month to pay that inane $40 combo of late fees, and I stalled b/c work has been hectic and frankly, I hate even having to deal with them at this point. However just today they informed me via email they have REVOKED ACCESS TO MY UNIT over those fees-- although they weren't even due till end of the month. I've tried to reason with them but they just don't care. I really don't want to move my stuff again but I will b/c I just don't want to deal with them. Huge disappointment. read more

Terrible customer service and they will do their best to get every dollar out of you. Watch out!