Executive summary

March 2025 | Sort Storage

Mission: Sort revolutionizes urban storage by merging self-storage demand with third-party logistics (3PL) efficiency, delivering 50–70% cost savings for long-term storage in high-cost markets like New York City. Our hybrid model disrupts traditional self-storage by leveraging underutilized warehouse space in logistics hubs, offering consumers and businesses a scalable, tech-driven alternative to overpriced urban storage units.

Market Opportunity
In NYC, where a 10x10 self-storage unit costs $200–$400/month, Sort addresses a critical gap: infrequent users (students, seasonal businesses, downsizing households) who prioritize affordability over constant access. With the Lehigh Valley, PA, offering warehouse rates as low as $4.08–$12.50/SF/YR (vs. NYC’s $17–$25/SF/YR), we unlock unprecedented savings while maintaining proximity to major Northeast markets.

Operational Model

1.Urban Hub & Fleet Efficiency

• Bronx Hub: A 15,000–20,000 SF facility near I-87/I-95 serves as the consolidation point for NYC pickups.

• Proprietary CDV Fleet: Compact, fuel-efficient vans navigate NYC’s dense streets, paired with two-person teams for rapid, secure loading ($4–6/unit transport cost vs. $25–50 for traditional movers).

• Pre-Planned Routes: AI-optimized scheduling minimizes idle time and maximizes daily pickups.

2.3PL Warehouse Partnerships

• Lehigh Valley Facilities: Partnering with state-of-the-art warehouses like JW Industrial Park (2.4M SF, opened 2025) and Lecangs Distribution Center (504K SF, climate-controlled), we access 40-foot clear heights for vertical stacking, achieving 3–4x storage density vs. traditional self-storage.

• Scalable Space: Fixed leases cover 90% occupancy targets, with variable space scaling to meet demand spikes.

Strategic Advantages

• Cost Leadership: Operational costs of ≤$0.50/unit/month via bulk transport and labor automation.

• Tech-Driven Precision: RFID tagging and warehouse management systems (WMS) ensure 99.9% inventory accuracy, while real-time tracking provides customers audit-ready transparency.

• Speed & Reach: Consolidated I-78, I-95, routes enable next-day NYC pickups and two-business-days delivery to the entire city and sets the stage for up to 85–95% of the U.S. population for scalability.