Your lobby is your brand’s front door. In a city where tenants and visitors judge a property in seconds, security concierge services in New York City must deliver hospitality and high-visibility protection at the same time.
From Class A towers in Midtown Manhattan to mixed-use campuses in Downtown Brooklyn and healthcare facilities in Long Island City, our concierge teams are handpicked for communication skills, appearance, and situational awareness.
The result: a consistently elevated tenant experience with measurable risk reduction.
What Is Security Concierge?
A security concierge is more than a front desk attendant and more than a traditional guard.
Our officers combine hospitality, access control, and incident response to create a calm, controlled, and welcoming lobby experience. Typical responsibilities include:
Warm greetings and wayfinding for tenants, guests, and vendors
ID/credential checks, visitor registration, and tailgating prevention
Turnstile, badge, and access control system oversight
Package logging, vendor coordination, and loading dock communication
Incident reporting, post orders execution, and shift handoff logs
Coordination with facilities, engineering, cleaning, and management
Every detail, from uniform standards and posture to radio etiquette and tone, is designed to reflect your brand while protecting your people and property.
Tailored for NYC Properties and Neighborhoods
Security expectations shift block by block in New York. We build site-specific programs aligned to each neighborhood’s traffic patterns and risk profile:
Manhattan:
Midtown & Grand Central / Bryant Park: high-volume commuter surges and tenant guest traffic.
Hudson Yards, Chelsea & Flatiron: Class A office and luxury mixed-use with strict credentialing.
Financial District & Battery Park City: compliance-driven access, VIP movements, and after-hours controls.
SoHo & Tribeca:premium retail and creative offices requiring concierge-forward service.
Brooklyn:
Downtown Brooklyn & DUMBO: lobby queue management for multi-tenant towers and tech firms.
Williamsburg & Greenpoint: hospitality-style posture for creative workplaces and retail.
Red Hook & Industry City (Sunset Park): dock/vendor verification and perimeter coordination.
Queens:
Long Island City & Astoria: mixed-use, media, and industrial footprints needing flexible protocols.
Jamaica & Flushing: transit-linked assets with heightened visitor control and wayfinding.
Whether it’s one landmark property or a multi-asset portfolio, our concierge programs scale without sacrificing quality.
Why Building Security Services of New York
Hospitality-Caliber Talent
We recruit for attitude first, then train for skill. Officers are evaluated on communication, poise under pressure, and customer-service orientation.
NYC-Tested Post Orders
We customize instructions for each desk position, turnstile, dock, and CCTV station, no boilerplate tasks. Every post order maps to your KPIs: tenant satisfaction, throughput, and incident reduction.
24/7 Management Access
You get a single point of contact backed by on-call supervisors and leadership, day or night. If coverage needs to change, we act fast.
1-Hour Emergency Coverage
Call-offs, incidents, or sudden events? We can deploy qualified officers quickly across all five boroughs.
Technology Integrated
Our teams work within your access control, visitor management, and CCTV/VMS platforms and can provide incident reporting and dashboards that fit your workflow.
BOMA-Aligned Best Practices
Procedures align with industry standards prized by NYC property owners and managers.
Core Concierge Security Services
Front Desk & Lobby Management
Professional greeting, badge checks, visitor intake, queue management during morning/evening rush, and seamless coordination with property staff.
Access Control & Credentialing
Turnstile oversight, tailgating prevention, temporary passes, and enforcement of house rules, without sacrificing guest experience.
CCTV Monitoring & Incident Response
Live camera checks, alarm triage, and rapid communication with engineering and management; timed patrols when post orders require rounds.
Vendor & Delivery Coordination
Carrier verification, freight elevator scheduling, and chain-of-custody support for high-value deliveries.
Concierge-Level Tenant Support
Directions, rideshare coordination zones, amenity sign-ups, event guest lists, and white-glove assistance for VIPs.
Overnight & After-Hours Coverage
Increased patrol frequency, system checks, lock/unlock routines, and incident documentation when buildings are quiet.
Training & Professional Standards
New York State–licensed security officers, site-specific onboarding, and ongoing refresher training
Customer-service coaching (de-escalation, tone, appearance, and body language)
Emergency procedures: evacuation assistance, EAP alignment, and post-incident reporting
Clear escalation ladders to supervisors, property management, and first responders
Performance audits, mystery-shop checks, and quarterly business reviews
Results That Matter to Property Managers & Owners
Reduce Complaints, Increase Renewals
A welcoming, well-run lobby improves tenant satisfaction and supports renewals for premium leases.
Post Orders & KPI Setup (SLA targets, communication cadence, escalation tree)
Officer Selection & Training (concierge soft skills + site specifics)
Go-Live & Continuous Improvement (weekly updates, QBRs, and audits)
Service Areas Across NYC
We provide same-day or scheduled concierge coverage across: Midtown, Hudson Yards, Chelsea, Flatiron, SoHo, Tribeca, Financial District, Battery Park City, Upper East Side, Upper West Side, Long Island City, Astoria, Jamaica, Flushing, Downtown Brooklyn, DUMBO, Williamsburg, Brooklyn Navy Yard, Red Hook, Industry City, Mott Haven, Hunts Point, St. George, and New Dorp.
Our Manhattan office New York, NY
Building Security Services of New York
231 West 29th Street 8th Floor New York, NY 10001
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.