The absence of self-storage facilities in smaller, historically sensitive boroughs such as Peapack & Gladstone is a common issue. For years local market demand has far outweighed supply – largely due to zoning which did not anticipate the need. As a result, residents and businesses must now travel more than 20 minutes to access the nearest storage facility.
The former Peapack-Gladstone Bank/FinPro site, located at 158 Route 206, will present a welcome alternative. Built in 1986 for both office and storage, the existing steel and reinforced concrete structure is perfectly positioned for adaptive reuse as a highly secure, climate-controlled, upscale self-storage facility.
Doubling current available space and offering a wide variety of storage options, a planned 40,000 sq. ft. addition will be positioned unobtrusively behind the building’s stately brick colonial façade and via extension of existing underground levels. Surrounding site infrastructure will also be retained and reutilized, including drive aisles, parking, and detention basins.
Adherence to community-compatible aesthetics continues to be of paramount importance as we strive to redefine the typical self-storage experience. Even as it takes on a new purpose, this building will remain true to the historically sensitive community’s traditional architectural vernacular.
