Purpose-built, privatecold storage units

Unit Cold Storages are smaller refrigerated and freezer warehouse spaces designed to accommodate small to mid size companies who require flexibility, convenience, speed, control and fixed costs to better run and grow their business.

Unit's first three markets will be in the Houston, Boston and South Florida markets. Additional markets are currently under consideration.

Units are customizable temperature-controlled spaces ranging from −15°F to 55°F, ideal for frozen, refrigerated, or chilled products.

Your Unit storage is ideal for perishable goods including fruit and produce, seafood, meat, poultry, pharmaceuticals, pet food, beverages, ingredients, floral and other temperature-sensitive items.

Each Unit space is 7,200 sq. ft. with a 4,400 sq. ft. freezer/cooler that can hold upwards of 250-500 pallets each.

Yes, each Unit incorporates a 600 sq. ft. refrigerated mezzanine space ideal for packaging, kitting, boxing, re-pack or supplies.

Clients have 24/7/365 access to their Units for ultimate flexibility and operational control.

Pricing depends on the property and the unit(s) you choose. Call us at (973) 440-2585 for current pricing, or book a meeting and we’ll walk you through it.

Unit Cold Storage generally offers initial lease terms of 3 to 5 years, depending on the property, unit availability, tenant requirements and negotiated commercial terms. Longer lease terms are open for discussion.

Tenants have two options to extend the lease, each for a period equal to the initial term. Rent during each extension is the greater of fair market rent or 103.5% of the rent in effect at the end of the prior term.

Yes. The lease is triple-net, so in addition to base rent, tenants contribute toward applicable property operating costs, including Common Area Maintenance (CAM), real estate taxes and property insurance.

CAM covers the shared costs of operating and maintaining the property, including property management, landscaping, snow removal (where applicable), fire and life safety systems, shared dumpster service, site security, perimeter pest control and refrigeration maintenance.

Base rent covers the tenant’s exclusive use of its private temperature-controlled unit. Utilities are not included in base rent and are billed separately, at Unit Cold Storage’s actual cost and without markup.

Electricity is billed based on usage. Each unit is individually submetered, and tenants pay for the electricity consumed within their unit as measured by their submeter. Electricity for the building’s central refrigeration system is allocated separately to each tenant based on the actual usage of the refrigeration serving their unit.

Common-area electricity, such as site and parking lot lighting, and water and sewer charges are divided among tenants in proportion to the square footage of their premises.

Tenants receive a monthly statement clearly breaking out these charges and how we calculate them.

Unit Cold Storage coordinates with qualified third-party vendors to perform regularly scheduled preventive maintenance and servicing of the refrigeration systems and facility HVAC equipment.

Routine preventive maintenance is included in the Common Area Maintenance (CAM) charges, so the equipment receives consistent professional servicing that keeps it running efficiently, holds temperatures reliably and minimizes unexpected downtime.

Structural and roof replacements are excluded from operating expenses and are Unit Cold Storage’s responsibility. Other capital repairs and replacements may be amortized over their useful life and included in operating expenses.

Tenants do not have the right to remain in the premises after the lease expires. Any holdover is charged at 150% of the rent in effect immediately before expiration.

Unit Cold is built for owner-operators, so you run the unit with your own team and on your own schedule, with 24/7/365 access.

If you’d rather outsource certain functions, we can introduce you to third-party providers for pick/pack, repacking, relabeling and refrigerated transportation.

Unit Cold provides the racking, and you can choose from four pre-engineered configurations. We’ve pre-matched Crown forklifts to each configuration, so once you lease or purchase the recommended model, your unit is ready to operate from day one.

Other equipment and software are the tenant’s responsibility, though we offer Material Handling Equipment (MHE) and Warehouse Management System (WMS) allowances for qualifying tenants based on their requirements. We are also happy to provide guidance on WMS and vendor selection, so you aren’t starting from scratch.

Yes, each Unit is designed with a 1,600 sq. ft. loading dock accessed by 2 electric dock high doors and powered levelers for seamless inbound and outbound logistics.

Absolutely. Unit Cold spaces are designed to support cross-docking, order picking, and consolidation services to streamline distribution.

Unit Cold is designed for the owner operator in mind. Upon request, we will provide to users a comprehensive list of professional references in the refrigeration transportation field.

Yes, each Unit property was designed to allow you to properly run your business, with accommodation for transportation vehicles, employees, and visitors in mind.

Unit Cold management can provide a comprehensive list of third party value added warehouse services companies to perform pick/pack, repacking, relabeling, and light processing to meet diverse operational needs.

Unit Cold will offer Warehouse Management Software guidance as part of our onboarding process with potential users.

Yes, each Unit Cold is outfitted with a 600 sq. ft. office space for tenants who require onsite admin support or want to manage operations directly from the facility.

The exterior of Unit facilities are equipped with 24/7 surveillance with controlled access. Tenants may customize their Unit space with additional security controls, cameras, and controlled access as desired.

Yes, each Unit Cold facility will be built to modern food-safety requirements. Tenant operators would be required to maintain any specific food safety criteria in their space.

Unit Cold refrigeration systems have been designed by Unit Cold Storage and Preferred Freezer Services founder and pioneer, John Galiher, a leader in refrigeration systems and facility design. Each Unit Cold space is designed to run efficiently and independently of other Unit spaces. Each system will be centrally monitored and serviced and maintained monthly by leading refrigeration services companies.

Tenants may apply to operate their unit as a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) bonded warehouse or as part of a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ). The tenant is responsible for obtaining and maintaining the required bond, approvals and compliance for their space, and Unit Cold Storage will cooperate with reasonable requests that are part of the application process.

Unit Cold Storage actively monitors temperature conditions throughout the facility to support reliable operations and maintain appropriate storage environments. Temperature monitoring is part of our standard operating procedures, and we make relevant temperature data and monitoring records available to tenants.

At this time, Unit Cold Storage does not anticipate charging separate fees for standard temperature monitoring, as it is an essential part of operating a temperature-controlled facility.

Any specialized compliance requirements, third-party audits, certifications or tenant-specific reporting beyond standard facility monitoring are the tenant’s responsibility and expense.