01 / 06Cloud and mobile credentials
What we deliverCards, fobs and phone credentials, issued and revoked remotely.
Why it matters
No server on site to maintain.
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Commercial Access Control Systems in New York
- Certified Salto dealer
- Hardware, cabling and software
- Code-compliant at every door
We design, install and manage commercial access control for New York offices, venues and multi-tenant buildings, with a platform recommendation before we quote.
- 1,000+
installations over 10+ years
- 24/7
support for managed-service clients
- Excellent
Rated 4.9/5 by 110+ NYC corporations
- 7 Active Teams
Operating throughout New York
Access Control Services We Install Across NYC
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02 / 06Doors and hardware
What we deliverElectric strikes, maglocks and exit hardware, including Dorma, with power transfer hinges.
Why it matters
We engineer and fabricate doors in-house, so a door that can't take the hardware isn't a second contract.
03 / 06Turnstiles and lobbies
What we deliverTurnstiles and speed lanes on LenelS2, C•CURE, Brivo or Salto.
Why it matters
Credentials are checked in the lobby, before the elevators.
04 / 06Elevator access control
What we deliverFloor-level permissions, integrated with all major elevator brands, including Braxos.
Why it matters
A tenant's credential calls only its own floors.
05 / 06Visitor management
What we deliverVisitor check-in that issues access through your platform.
Why it matters
Guests are logged and reach only the floors they are expected on.
06 / 06Biometric access
What we deliverFingerprint, face and retina readers for server rooms, pharmacies and storage.
Why it matters
New York bars most employers from requiring fingerprints, so we plan an alternative credential.
Which Access Control Platform Fits Your Property
Key considerations: cloud or on-premise, how many doors and sites, and whether every door can be wired.
| Platform | Cloud or on-premise | Typical fit | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salto KS | Cloud | Single offices to multi-site portfolios | Web and mobile app, remote unlock, time-based rules |
| Salto Space | On-premise | Medium to large buildings | Data-on-card (SVN) brings battery locks online without wiring every door |
| Genetec | On-premise or hybrid | Access control and video managed together | Salto locks integrate through the SVN plugin |
| LenelS2 OnGuard / NetBox | On-premise / browser-based appliance | Enterprise campuses / single buildings | Salto locks connect to OnGuard through BlueConn |
| Software House C•CURE 9000 | On-premise, iSTAR controllers | Large institutions and corporate estates | Deep policy control for complex buildings |
| Brivo | Cloud | Multi-site and multi-tenant portfolios | No on-site server to maintain |
We are a certified Salto dealer, Brivo dealer, LenelS2 partner, Software House dealer and HID partner. See how we deliver Salto access control in NYC.
Access Control Projects
Our access control work runs from K-12 schools to Lincoln Center.
Education01 / 04
Lexington School for the Deaf, Queens (2025)
NDAA-compliant Salto access control, retrofit hardware and two ADA-compliant doors.
Cultural institutions02 / 04
David H. Koch Theater, Lincoln Center
fifth-floor access control and emergency alerts.
Landmark buildings03 / 04
627 West End Avenue, Upper West Side
heritage hardware with access control and IP intercom.
Hospitality04 / 04
Arlo Hotel, Washington DC
550+ guest rooms with elevator control, engaged by Assa Abloy.
“They matched our existing building entrance cards exactly, which is what we really wanted. The new system also comes with an app, which makes things very easy to manage. The technician was professional, the work was clean, and the training they provided was clear.”
“I hired Highline to update the system that controls the 5 exterior doors at my commercial property. I was previously using tech from the early 2000s. The Highline team was great -- good communication, completed work in a timely manner, was able to troubleshoot issues and resolve them quickly.”
Planning access control for your property?
Get a door-by-door plan and price first.
What Your Team Controls From the Dashboard
Day-to-day access runs from a browser or phone.
01 / 03Instant revocation
What we deliverCancel a lost card or a leaver's access from a browser or phone.
Why it matters
Open APIs can sync access to HR records, so it ends when employment does.
02 / 03Remote unlock
What we deliverRelease a door for a delivery from your phone.
Why it matters
Salto's lockdown mode can also be triggered remotely.
03 / 03Alerts and audit trails
What we deliverForced and held-open door alerts, and a log of every entry.
Why it matters
A propped loading door is flagged as it happens, and the log answers "who was in" after an incident.
Are You Facing?
Commercial building access control systems in New York start from one of four situations.
Your situation01Replacing keys or an old card system
What we doMove you to encrypted cards, fobs or phone credentials, keeping sound door hardware.What to expect
Older 125 kHz proximity cards copy cheaply, so we plan the re-issue. Salto battery locks need no door wiring.
Your situation02New building or fit-out
What we doWrite the door schedule at design stage, so frames arrive prepared for the hardware.What to expect
Lock, power, egress condition and reader are fixed per opening before the door order, and cable paths before walls close.
Your situation03Adding sites or tenants
What we doExtend one platform across new floors and properties, with elevator permissions per tenant.What to expect
One credential can open base-building and tenant doors; cloud platforms such as Salto KS add a site with no server.
Your situation04A system that keeps failing
What we doFind the cause at the door, power supply or controller, on all major brands.What to expect
We take over systems installed by others. One call reaches the team that owns the lock, cable and software.
The Door-by-Door Decisions That Set Scope and Cost
Commercial access control in NYC is priced per opening: door count and condition move cost most.
01 / 03Egress and release
What we deliverFail-safe or fail-secure per door, against the NYC Building and Fire Codes.
Why it matters
Maglocks on an egress path need a request-to-exit device and manual release, or the door fails inspection.
02 / 03Accessible hardware
What we deliverADA reader heights and hardware usable without tight grasping or twisting.
Why it matters
Getting it wrong means refitting the door after inspection.
03 / 03Credential choice
What we deliverEncrypted cards, fobs, mobile, biometric or PIN, matched to each door.
Why it matters
Shared PINs are paired with a card. Readers run encrypted OSDP, not Wiegand, on a segmented network.
Access Control Systems NYC: Connected Systems and Boroughs
Our access control systems in NYC cover all five boroughs.
Connected systems: Enterprise security cameras · IP intercom and entry systems · Cybersecurity for building systems
Access Control Installation and Ongoing Support
Access control installation in NYC runs in five stages.
- 01
Survey
Every opening recorded, with what can be reused.
- 02
Design and price
A door schedule, platform plan and door-by-door price.
- 03
Installation
Larger buildings are phased around tenants.
- 04
Handover
Fire alarm release verified, staff trained to add users, backed by a 12-month warranty.
- 05
Support
Managed-service clients get 24/7 support, with a 4-hour response on critical failures.
FAQs
Access Control Systems New York: FAQs
How much does a commercial access control system cost in New York?
The cost of a commercial access control system in New York depends on door count, the condition of each opening, the credential, the platform and the cable route. We price after a door-by-door survey.
Do electrified locks have to unlock during a fire alarm?
Electrified locks on egress-path doors must release on fire alarm and loss of power where the code requires it. We decide fail-safe or fail-secure per door and coordinate the release with your fire alarm vendor.
What should we check before hiring an access control installer in NYC?
Before hiring an access control installer in NYC, check who designs the system, installs the hardware, configures the access control platform and supports it. Highline handles all four, with one team from design to support.
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