Control who gets in. Know when they did.
Key cards, fobs, phones or codes. We install and set up access control for buildings of every size across NYC and the tri-state area, from one lobby door to every floor.
Reads the card, fob or phone and passes it to the controller. Mounted on the latch side, where people reach naturally.
Replaces the strike plate in the frame and releases the latch when access is granted. From inside, the door works like any other door.
A magnetic sensor at the top of the door. It tells the system whether the door is really open or closed, which is how held-open and forced alerts work.
A motion sensor or button on the inside. People walk out without setting off an alarm, and it is part of a safe, code-compliant exit.
The brain of the door. It holds the schedules and the log, and keeps working on battery backup when the power drops.
A complete access control installation.
We do not mount a reader and leave. Every install includes hardware, setup, credentials and a full walkthrough, so your team is ready from day one.
Credential flexibility
Key cards, fobs, PIN codes or phones. Choose what works for your tenants or staff, and mix them across doors.
Door hardware installation
Electric strikes, magnetic locks, door contacts and request-to-exit devices, with proper door prep on every door.
Access schedules
Set who can enter, which doors, and during what hours. After-hours access locks out on its own, with no one flipping switches.
Entry log and reporting
Every entry and every attempt is logged with the time and the credential. Real accountability when something goes wrong.
Real-time door alerts
Get notified when a door is held open, forced, or used outside permitted hours. You know right away, no guesswork.
Custom system design
Every building is different. We design around your layout, your doors and your security needs, not a one-size package.
Which credential fits your building?
Tap each one. Most buildings mix two: fobs or phones for everyday doors, and a code for deliveries or a back door.
Key card
RFID · wallet or badgeKey fob
RFID · keyringPhone
Bluetooth or NFC · appPIN code
KeypadWhat happens when the power goes out?
It depends on the lock, and the right lock depends on the door and the fire code. Flip the power and see the difference.
Normal day: the magnet holds the door shut and releases for a valid credential or the exit sensor.
Power out, no backup: the magnet lets go, so the door opens and people can always get out. Fail-safe is the right choice for exits.
Power out, battery backup: the system keeps running, so the door stays secured and still opens for valid credentials and the exit sensor.
Normal day: the strike releases for a valid credential. The inside handle always opens the door.
Power out, no backup: the strike stays locked from outside, so the room stays secure. People inside still leave with the handle. Fail-secure suits offices and IT rooms.
Power out, battery backup: everything works as normal. Credentials, schedules and the log keep running.
We pick the lock for each door around its use and the building's fire and life safety requirements, and add battery backup where it matters.
Access control done wrong is not access control.
A reader without the right hardware and setup is theater. We make sure the system actually does its job.
Where we do this work.
Access control belongs anywhere people, equipment or sensitive areas need to be protected and tracked.
Residential or commercial?
Access control needs differ by property type. We have dedicated pages for each, with the details that actually apply to your situation.
Access control not working?
We repair systems we did not install: dead readers, doors that will not unlock, controllers that went offline.
Often installed together.
Cameras show you what happened. Access control shows you who did it. Together they give you the full picture.
Common questions about access control.
What is the difference between a key fob, a key card and phone access?
Key fobs and key cards both use RFID. They are small, durable and fast, which suits busy NYC buildings where residents or staff come and go all day. Phone access uses Bluetooth or NFC through an app, so there is no plastic to hand out or collect, which helps in co-ops and offices with frequent turnover. Most systems let you mix them on the same doors, so each person gets the format that fits their role. We help you choose the combination that fits how your building works.
Can I manage permissions and see entry logs remotely?
Yes. Cloud-managed systems let you add or remove credentials, change schedules and review the entry log from any device, including your phone. That is practical for building managers who look after several properties across the boroughs. Every attempt is timestamped, which helps with investigations and with lease or compliance records. We set up your admin dashboard and train your team, so you are in control from day one.
What happens to door access during a power outage?
With battery backup or a UPS, the system keeps working through short outages, which matters with older NYC electrical service. Without power, fail-safe locks release so people can always get out, and fail-secure locks stay locked from outside while the inside handle still opens the door. The right choice depends on what the door is for and on the building's fire and life safety requirements under NYC DOB and FDNY rules. We design each door to local code. We can also use controllers with a cellular connection that stay reachable when the internet is down.
Do you integrate access control with security cameras?
Yes. With the two systems linked, every door event can pull up the matching video, so you can see who used a card and when without searching hours of footage. That is especially useful for lobbies, loading docks, stairwells and roof doors. We install and set up both to work from one interface, and we choose equipment that works together and stays supported.
Can the system be expanded to more doors or floors later?
Yes. We design every system with room to grow. Whether you start with one lobby door or a mid-rise building, you can add readers, doors and floors without replacing what is already there. That matters in NYC, where businesses take on more space and pre-war buildings are renovated in phases. We document your system, so every expansion is straightforward.
Ready to get started?
Same-day quotes available. We walk your building, mark every door that needs coverage, and give you a clear written price.