Stokado begins construction on first self-storage development in Warsaw’s Bemowo district

Stokado, Poland’s second-largest self-storage operator, has broken ground on a new facility in Warsaw’s Bemowo district, marking its first development project in the capital. Backed by Redefine Properties, Griffin Capital Partners, and the original founders, Stokado’s newest venture will offer approximately 5,000 square meters of Net Leasable Area (NLA). This new site, situated at the busy intersection of Połczyńska and Lazurowa streets, will complement Stokado’s existing facility on Modlińska Street, further strengthening the company’s footprint in Warsaw’s growing self-storage market.

The Bemowo district, currently undergoing extensive residential growth and new metro development, is an ideal location for Stokado’s state-of-the-art facility. It will cater to both individual and business customers, providing easily accessible and secure storage options for the expanding local community.

The facility is designed with sustainability in mind, aiming for a BREEAM ‘Very Good’ certification. Eco-friendly features will include solar panels, a heat pump, and energy-efficient LED lighting. Stokado is also embracing digital solutions; customers will be able to complete reservations online via the website or app, and access their units using electronic locks, enabling a fully contactless, 24/7 experience.

“Warsaw is a key part of our expansion plan in Poland,” said Pieter Prinsloo, CEO of Redefine Europe BV. “The Bemowo facility, our second in the city, builds on our commitment to sustainable, convenient storage solutions that serve both private and business needs while contributing to the growth of Poland’s self-storage sector.”

This Warsaw facility is Stokado’s second development project in 2024, following one in Kraków that launched in July. Stokado is also broadening its reach into Poland’s Tri-City area, having recently secured a plot in Gdańsk-Brzeźno, with permitting now underway.

“As urbanization drives demand for flexible storage, we see great potential in Poland’s self-storage market,” commented Piotr Fijołek, Co-Managing Partner at Griffin Capital Partners. “Over the next five years, our aim is to solidify Stokado’s position in major Polish cities like Warsaw, Kraków, Wrocław, and the Tri-City, delivering high-quality and sustainable solutions tailored to evolving customer needs.”

Construction on the Bemowo facility is expected to wrap up by October 2025, with operations commencing shortly thereafter.