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In New York City, a doorman is more than a greeter, they are the first line of defense for your residents, tenants, and property. Building Security Services of New York delivers doorman security services that combine hospitality, professionalism, and licensed security expertise.

Whether your property is a luxury residential tower in Manhattan, a mixed-use building in Brooklyn, or a commercial high-rise in Queens, our doormen provide both a welcoming presence and vigilant protection, 24/7 across all five boroughs.

Why Doorman Security Matters

  • Enhanced safety: Licensed officers trained in access control, visitor verification, and emergency response.
  • Hospitality and service: Professional greeting and concierge-style assistance that reflects your brand.
  • Crime deterrence: Visible, uniformed presence that reduces unauthorized entry and package theft.
  • Operational efficiency: Doormen coordinate with building staff, management, and vendors to keep the property running smoothly.

A well-trained doorman reassures residents, improves tenant satisfaction, and protects your building’s reputation.

Neighborhood-Focused Service Across NYC

Manhattan

  • Upper East Side & Upper West Side: luxury residential with high VIP traffic.
  • Midtown & Hudson Yards: Class A towers requiring strict credential checks.
  • Financial District & Battery Park City: commuter surges and compliance-driven access.
  • SoHo & Tribeca: boutique residences and mixed-use requiring concierge-forward tone.

Brooklyn

  • Downtown Brooklyn & DUMBO: residential/commercial towers with constant deliveries.
  • Williamsburg & Greenpoint: lifestyle-driven mixed-use with active nighttime presence.
  • Brooklyn Navy Yard & Industry City: doorman security tied to both residents and vendors.

Queens

  • Long Island City & Astoria: high-rise living and office campuses.
  • Jamaica & Flushing: transit-linked properties requiring detailed ID checks.

The Bronx

  • Mott Haven & Hunts Point: residential complexes requiring vigilant after-hours access control.

Staten Island

  • St. George & New Dorp: community-based residential properties needing reliable doorman coverage.

Core Doorman Security Services

Access Control & Visitor Verification

Screening residents, guests, and vendors through ID checks, sign-ins, and visitor management systems.

Package & Delivery Oversight

Logging, secure storage, and tenant notifications to prevent theft or misplacement.

Lobby & Entrance Management

Professional greeting, queue management, and monitoring of all building entry points.

Emergency Response Readiness

Evacuation support, incident escalation, and communication with supervisors and first responders.

Concierge-Style Support

Directions, vendor coordination, amenity reservations, and tenant assistance while maintaining security vigilance.

Overnight Doorman Coverage

Lock/unlock routines, patrols, and alarm monitoring when buildings are quiet.

Special Event & VIP Handling

Guest list management, credential checks, and additional coverage for on-site events.

Why Partner with Building Security Services of New York

  • 40+ years in NYC: Trusted by property owners and managers since 1982.
  • Hospitality-first recruitment: We hire for demeanor and communication, then train for security.
  • 24/7 management access: Reach real supervisors at any hour, not a call center.
  • One-hour emergency coverage: Rapid deployment across all five boroughs.
  • Technology-integrated: Officers operate your access control, visitor management, and CCTV/VMS.
  • BOMA-aligned best practices: Procedures designed for NYC commercial and residential assets.

Training & Professional Standards

  • NYS-licensed and fully vetted officers.
  • Customer service, de-escalation, and cultural sensitivity training.
  • Emergency Action Plan alignment with building management.
  • Regular supervisor audits and mystery-shop style evaluations.
  • Continuous refresher training on evolving NYC security protocols.

Doorman Security by Property Type

Luxury Residential Towers

Secure, polished presence with package/delivery logging, VIP handling, and discreet incident response.

Commercial & Mixed-Use Towers

Credential checks, lobby queue management, dock coordination, and visitor throughput optimization.

Government & Civic Buildings

Policy-aligned entry protocols, bag checks, and evidentiary documentation.

Industrial & Logistics Sites

Gatehouse functions tied to vendor entry and resident-facing doorman security in mixed developments.

Measurable Outcomes for Property Managers & Owners

  • Increased tenant retention: Friendly, secure lobbies improve satisfaction and renewals.
  • Reduced risk & liability: Documented protocols deter incidents and protect your investment.
  • Operational efficiency: Doormen integrate with property staff, reducing management workload.
  • Clear ROI: Incident logs, visitor throughput metrics, and supervisor reports inform decisions.

Transition & Onboarding

  • Property walk-through & risk assessment
  • Stakeholder alignment with ownership, management, and tenant reps
  • System integration with access control, visitor management, and CCTV
  • Post orders & KPI setup (response times, tenant satisfaction, throughput)
  • Officer selection & training (hospitality + security)
  • Go-live & continuous improvement (weekly updates, quarterly business reviews)

Example Doorman Scenarios

  • Upper East Side residential: Package logging & delivery oversight reduce tenant complaints by 35%.
  • Downtown Brooklyn tower: Doorman + CCTV monitoring eliminated repeat trespassing issues.
  • LIC mixed-use property: Doorman coverage coordinated with dock scheduling to prevent lobby congestion.

FAQs

Do your doormen handle both hospitality and security?

Yes. Our officers are trained to welcome tenants and guests while maintaining strict access control and vigilance.

Can you provide after-hours or overnight doorman coverage?

Absolutely. We provide overnight and holiday staffing with supervisor support and one-hour emergency replacement if needed.

Will your doormen operate within our access control and visitor management systems?

Yes. Officers are trained to work seamlessly within your building’s technology platforms.

Service Areas Across NYC

Midtown, Hudson Yards, Chelsea, Flatiron, SoHo, Tribeca, FiDi, Battery Park City, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO, Williamsburg, Navy Yard, Red Hook, Industry City, LIC, Astoria, Jamaica, Flushing, Mott Haven, Hunts Point, St. George, New Dorp.

Our Manhattan office New York, NY

Building Security Services of New York
231 West 29th Street 8th Floor New York, NY 10001

Sales: (973) 414-1111
Operations: (212) 687-1711
info@buildingsecurity.com

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Joseph Ferdinando is the visionary founder of Building Security Services, a leading security company renowned for its comprehensive security services. With an illustrious career spanning over 40 years in the security industry, Joseph has been instrumental in elevating the standards of security guard services for a broad spectrum of businesses and organizations. As an influential member of the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) in both New York and New Jersey chapters, Joseph has played a pivotal role in shaping industry standards and practices. Read more about Joseph here.

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