[Form 4] Data Storage Corp Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Data Storage Corp reported an equity award to director Clifford Stein. On January 29, 2026, he received 10,000 restricted stock units (RSUs) at a price of $0 per unit. These RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis and vest in full on the date of the company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, subject to his continued service. Following this grant, Stein beneficially owns 10,000 derivative securities directly.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Stein Clifford

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O DATA STORAGE CORPORATION

244 5TH AVENUE, SUITE 2821

(Street)

NEW YORK NY 10001

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Data Storage Corp [ DTST ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/29/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Restricted Stock Unit(1)	(2)	01/29/2026		A		10,000		(2)	(2)	Common Stock	10,000	$0	10,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Restricted stock units ("RSUs") convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis.

2. Represents the shares of the Issuer's common stock underlying a RSU grant to the Reporting Person on January 29, 2026, which RSUs vest in full on the date of the Issuer's 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, subject to the Reporting Person's continued service to the Issuer through the vesting date.

	/s/ Wendy Schmittzeh, Attorney-in-fact for Clifford Stein	02/02/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What did Data Storage Corp (DTST) disclose in this Form 4 filing?

Data Storage Corp disclosed an equity award to a director. The filing reports a grant of 10,000 restricted stock units to director Clifford Stein on January 29, 2026, as part of his compensation, with specific vesting terms tied to the 2026 annual meeting.

How many restricted stock units were granted to Clifford Stein at DTST?

Clifford Stein received 10,000 restricted stock units. The RSUs were awarded on January 29, 2026, at a stated price of $0 per unit and increase his directly held derivative securities balance to 10,000, all subject to the disclosed vesting conditions.

When do Clifford Stein’s DTST RSUs vest according to the filing?

The RSUs vest in full at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Vesting is conditioned on Stein’s continued service to Data Storage Corp through that meeting date, meaning he must remain in his role until then for the award to fully vest.

How do the DTST restricted stock units granted to Clifford Stein convert into shares?

The RSUs convert into common stock on a one-for-one basis. Each restricted stock unit represents the right to receive one share of Data Storage Corp common stock once the vesting conditions tied to the 2026 annual meeting are satisfied.

Is the DTST Form 4 filing a purchase or sale of shares by Clifford Stein?

The filing reports an award, not an open-market trade. Stein received 10,000 restricted stock units at a price of $0 as director compensation, rather than buying or selling existing common shares in the market.

What is Clifford Stein’s beneficial holding from this DTST RSU grant?

After the transaction, Stein beneficially owns 10,000 derivative securities. These represent the restricted stock units granted on January 29, 2026, held directly and convertible into an equal number of common shares upon vesting.