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Koukou of Lee NYC closes $2.8 million sale with Safeguard Self Storage in Plainview

Kelly Koukou,
Lee & Associates NYC

Plainview, NY Kelly Koukou, executive managing director/principal of Lee & Associates NYC has arranged the sale of the 18,000 s/f building at 1522 Old Country Rd. for $2.8 million to Safeguard Self Storage. On the second floor, 1,500 s/f will be used for office space while the remainder of the building will serve as one of the retail locations for the self-storage facility.

Founded in 1989, Safeguard Self Storage has since grown to more than 70 self-storage locations in the U.S. The company’s offices will be relocating from Melville, N.Y. Plainview is located within the town of Oyster Bay on Long Island’s North Shore.

“This building exceeded all expectations that the Safeguard Self Storage team had for their new office space,” said Koukou. “As for the retail space, the building is incredibly well-positioned to serve the storage needs of residents all across Long Island.”

Safeguard Self Storage will take occupancy in the third quarter of 2019. The seller was A.M. Property Holding Corp.

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