Cameras for the house the street cannot see.

Yes. A standalone recorder does not need an internet connection to record locally. We install a self-contained recorder with on-site storage that captures video continuously. If you want remote viewing, we can coordinate with your internet provider, or extend your existing home network to the carriage house through outdoor-rated conduit between the buildings, a common solution on mews properties.

Landmarks Preservation Commission rules vary by district and by the specific alteration. Surface-mounted cameras on street-facing facades in historic districts may need an LPC permit or a Certificate of No Effect. Rear or interior-courtyard mounting can often avoid review while still covering the property, and we take that into account when we propose camera positions. We do not submit LPC applications on your behalf, but we will help you understand what can trigger review before we propose mounting locations.

We core-drill only where necessary, with the smallest bit the cable allows, and patch and seal every penetration. Inside, we look for existing chases, beam pockets and joist bays to fish cable without opening finished walls. Where surface conduit cannot be avoided, in unfinished utility areas or mechanical spaces, we use EMT or ENT conduit installed neatly and anchored properly. The goal is the cleanest possible run with the fewest penetrations through original masonry.

We set user-level permissions on the recorder so each party sees only the appropriate cameras. Common areas such as the entry passage, a shared driveway and the exterior perimeter can be visible to all authorized users, while cameras near private entrances or unit-specific spaces are restricted. The property owner keeps full administrative access. This is set up and checked during commissioning.

Most NYC carriage houses are covered with four to eight cameras, depending on the footprint, the number of access points, and whether a vehicle bay or rear yard needs coverage. A compact single-unit mews carriage house with one entry passage and one overhead door might need as few as four. A larger converted building with a rear yard, side passage, ground-floor garage and roof access could run to eight or more. We tell you what is needed, and why, during the site assessment.

Yes. We offer service calls for camera adjustments, recorder firmware updates, hard drive replacements, and any camera or cable issue that develops after installation. We also handle expansions: if you add cameras later, we reuse the existing recorder where capacity allows and route new runs to match the original installation.