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Office Security Systems in NYC
- Tenant floors and headquarters
- Visitor management built in
- Every site, one dashboard
Access control, visitor management, cameras and intercom for tenant floors and headquarters.
- 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
The Problems Office Security Systems Need to Solve
Office security systems in NYC usually fail at the seams between systems, not at the hardware.
Two credentials, two user lists
The building runs the lobby and the tenant runs the suite, so staff carry two credentials.
Access that outlives the employee
A key cannot be cancelled, and an uncollected fob stays live.
Fixed schedules, hybrid teams
An 8am-to-6pm unlock schedule no longer matches how the office is used.
Visitors with no record
A paper sign-in sheet cannot tell you who is on the floor now.
Security priced last
Added after the walls close, cabling gets surface-mounted and frames get cut twice.
What We Deliver for Offices and Headquarters
An office security system is three layers working as one: door hardware, infrastructure and software. We deliver all three.
| Office need | What we deliver |
|---|---|
| Suite and room access | Access control for suite doors and server rooms on Salto, LenelS2, Software House, Brivo or Genetec, with role-based permissions and an audit trail. |
| Credentials for hybrid work | Cloud, mobile and card credentials issued or revoked from an app. Biometric readers on high-security rooms. |
| Reception and guests | Visitor management on the access platform, so guests are pre-registered and logged. |
| Video | HD IP cameras, NDAA-compliant only (Axis, Genetec), recorded on exacqVision, with remote viewing for authorized staff. |
| After hours and staff safety | Commercial intrusion detection that arms with the access schedule, plus panic buttons and silent alarms at reception. Monitored systems alert emergency services or security personnel. |
| Suite entry | IP video intercom answered at reception or on a phone. |
| Infrastructure | Structured cabling and PoE switching, plus enterprise network services as a Cisco Meraki and Alta Labs partner. |
Office Access Control in NYC: Design and Compliance Decisions
Office access control in NYC is shaped by the lease, the building and the code. We settle these points before anything is ordered.
The building standard
Most Manhattan office buildings have a lobby system and an alteration agreement for tenant work. We check the building's credential technology early so one credential can work at both, and prepare the managing agent's submission.
Egress
A locked door on an egress path must open without a key. We specify fail-safe or fail-secure locking and request-to-exit devices door by door, and coordinate release with the fire alarm vendor; we do not install fire alarm systems.
Accessibility
Readers and intercoms sit at accessible heights; hardware works without tight grasping.
Elevators and turnstiles
We integrate elevator access control with all major elevator brands, including Braxos, and set lobby turnstiles to read the same HID, Salto or mobile credential.
IT sign-off
We agree VLANs, PoE budgets and firewall rules with your IT lead. Devices get unique credentials and current firmware through our network security and segmentation services.
One Partner, Accountable for the Whole Office System
We deliver the reader, lock, cable and access control platform as one system. When access is granted but the door stays shut, we own it.
Hardware
We specify and install the electrified hardware, and engineer and fabricate doors in-house.
Infrastructure
Cabling, switching and servers, tested and labeled.
Software
Platform configured, integrations connected, your admin trained.
What Office Clients Say
Office access control is judged on less daily friction and easier management.
“Everything from the walkthrough to final testing was professional. The access control panel is sleek and easy to manage — they even set it up on our phones.”
“Had Highline do the security system installation for our new office build out. They worked around our contractors which wasnt easy but they made it work”
Planning a move or fit-out? We will walk the floor and recommend a system that fits how your team works. Request a site assessment
Business Security Systems in Manhattan and Across NYC: How a Project Runs
Business security systems in Manhattan and the other boroughs follow one sequence, timed so security is live on move-in day.
- 01
Survey
On site or from drawings: doors, building rules and IT requirements.
- 02
Design and approval
Our security design and consulting team specifies the system and prepares the alteration submission.
- 03
Rough-in
Cable goes in while walls are open; frames are prepped before they are hung.
- 04
Install and test
Every door, camera and intercom is tested and verified.
- 05
Handover
Admin training, access reports and as-built documentation.
- 06
Support
Backed by a 12-month warranty. Managed service and maintenance adds 24/7 support for existing clients on managed service and maintenance, with a 4-hour response on critical failures.
Headquarters are phased.
FAQs
Office Security Systems: Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers for office and facilities teams.
What does an office security system in NYC usually include?
An office security system in NYC usually includes access control, visitor management, HD IP cameras, intrusion detection and a suite-door intercom. We size each element to your floor plan.
How much does an office security system cost in NYC?
The cost of an office security system in NYC depends on door count, credential type, cloud licenses or a server, cabling and alarm monitoring. Business security systems in NYC scale from a few readers on a cloud platform to headquarters with elevator and turnstile integration. We price against your floor plan after a site assessment.
Should our office use cloud or on-premise access control?
Your office should use cloud access control if you want app-based management and no server to maintain. On-premise suits headquarters with in-house IT and many integrations. We recommend one at design stage.
Who is responsible for office security, the landlord or the tenant?
Responsibility for office security is usually split by the lease: the landlord runs the lobby, the tenant runs the suite. Where the platforms allow, we configure your suite so staff use one credential for both.
How quickly can we remove a former employee's access?
With app-managed office access control, removing a former employee's access takes moments. The credential stops working at every door at once, and the change is logged.
When should security be planned in an office fit-out?
Security should be planned in an office fit-out at design stage, before walls close. Cabling then runs concealed and building approval goes in with the alteration package.
Secure the Office With One Accountable Partner
One partner designs, installs, integrates and maintains your office security system. Tell us about the space and the timeline.