INTRODUCING:
THE INTELLIGENT MDU
Property Managers responsible for MDU's have a lot on their plate.The maintenance and daily operation of a New York City multi-unit involves ensuring your tenants safety, comfort, and an overall elevated standard of living. Working electric outlets, adequate plumbing, dynamic HVAC, and a sound structure - plus or minus a few amenities have traditionally defined tenant expectations. In 2026, tenants expect a little more from the place they call home.Introducing intelligence to an MDU structure is the natural progression. Technology will not only facilitate the daily life and goals of your tenants, but will also facilitate the management of the MDU allowing you to get in front of problems such as leaks, loitering, stolen packages, and anything else that could affect your tenants experience.
Akuvox makes a great intercom that integrates a few of the key features I think youre looking for: *Audio/Video Intercom *Integrated Access Control including:-Bluetooth -PinPad -Proximity Card Readeras well as -Facial Recognition. *Secure Mobile App along with option for physical In Unit MonitorAll this in 1 sleek package, instead of 3 separate devices as was planned for Van Buren. *No new holes on the brick facade. We usually order custom plates that can highlight the property address or the name of the builing including reference to the ownership group. In addition, we can flush mount this unit for maximum curb appeal and a much higher resistance to vandalism attempts. These new state of the art intercoms can receive their power, as well as their data signal through the same two wires you already have at the building using a converter. This means no new cable runs, holes, or drilling. We've installed a number of these throughout the city and tenants love it. Facial Recognition really comes in handy when your hands are full and you can't reach for your fob or your phone. You can easily manage access and profiles from your admin dashboard, we also offer a comprehensive maintenance plan for each installation that can include adding/removing users.
Akuvox makes a great intercom that integrates a few of the key features I think youre looking for: *Audio/Video Intercom *Integrated Access Control including:-Bluetooth -PinPad -Proximity Card Readeras well as -Facial Recognition. *Secure Mobile App along with option for physical In Unit MonitorAll this in 1 sleek package, instead of 3 separate devices as was planned for Van Buren. *No new holes on the brick facade. We usually order custom plates that can highlight the property address or the name of the builing including reference to the ownership group. In addition, we can flush mount this unit for maximum curb appeal and a much higher resistance to vandalism attempts. These new state of the art intercoms can receive their power, as well as their data signal through the same two wires you already have at the building using a converter. This means no new cable runs, holes, or drilling. We've installed a number of these throughout the city and tenants love it. Facial Recognition really comes in handy when your hands are full and you can't reach for your fob or your phone. You can easily manage access and profiles from your admin dashboard, we also offer a comprehensive maintenance plan for each installation that can include adding/removing users.
The Napco MVP wireless system is a great solution for the MDU's access control. The beauty of this option is that it combines two components, usually sold separately, into one easy to manage platform that will last forever. From this platform administrators can grant & revoke credentials, get notification of open doors, and even remotely unlock doors for tenants in emergencies. The 1st component is the wireless lock system applied to each units main entrance. Each floor will have a wireless gateway installed that communicates with the locks on the same floor so that they can be managed remotely. The locks will be programmed to only accept the credentials given, which for each unit will be the authorized tenants, property management, and perhaps the buildings super. Managing these credentials will be done from an online platform, which includes a mobile app, accessible from anywhere by authorized administrators. In anticipation of the diversity of doors installed in each of your MDU's, I believe the best option for your wireless locks will come from Marks, USA using a line called ArchiTech locks. These locks offer endless styling options for both the lock and handle as well as for the electronic card reader allowing this and every installation to be truly custom to it's application. Now, when it comes to access control for an MDU, for many reasons, systems controlling each unit are typically distinct from the systems responsible for main entrances and common areas. Control of these doors is the 2nd component. These are the doors that are used far more frequently and ensure the safety of the entire building. With the Napco solution, we can now combine these systems so that they can be managed on 1 platform, allowing not only ease of management, but ease of use as well, for instance, with tenants using only 1 single key fob for all access needs in the building- or even their mobile device as their credentials.An MDU such as VanBuren will require access control for 3 doors in this second category: the front entrance, the basement door, and the roof. These doors will be wired, not wireless, and will be wired back to a control panel built to operate perpetually. Every entrance is logged and can be reviewed, credentials can be granted and revoked in seconds, and remote unlocking will be available for any door in the building.
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The Napco MVP wireless system is a great solution for the MDU's access control. The beauty of this option is that it combines two components, usually sold separately, into one easy to manage platform that will last forever. From this platform administrators can grant & revoke credentials, get notification of open doors, and even remotely unlock doors for tenants in emergencies. The 1st component is the wireless lock system applied to each units main entrance. Each floor will have a wireless gateway installed that communicates with the locks on the same floor so that they can be managed remotely. The locks will be programmed to only accept the credentials given, which for each unit will be the authorized tenants, property management, and perhaps the buildings super. Managing these credentials will be done from an online platform, which includes a mobile app, accessible from anywhere by authorized administrators. In anticipation of the diversity of doors installed in each of your MDU's, I believe the best option for your wireless locks will come from Marks, USA using a line called ArchiTech locks. These locks offer endless styling options for both the lock and handle as well as for the electronic card reader allowing this and every installation to be truly custom to it's application. Now, when it comes to access control for an MDU, for many reasons, systems controlling each unit are typically distinct from the systems responsible for main entrances and common areas. Control of these doors is the 2nd component. These are the doors that are used far more frequently and ensure the safety of the entire building. With the Napco solution, we can now combine these systems so that they can be managed on 1 platform, allowing not only ease of management, but ease of use as well, for instance, with tenants using only 1 single key fob for all access needs in the building- or even their mobile device as their credentials.An MDU such as VanBuren will require access control for 3 doors in this second category: the front entrance, the basement door, and the roof. These doors will be wired, not wireless, and will be wired back to a control panel built to operate perpetually. Every entrance is logged and can be reviewed, credentials can be granted and revoked in seconds, and remote unlocking will be available for any door in the building.
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Securing your MDU with IP Cameras is an essential component to the overall well being of the building. MDU's such as VanBuren require tailor-made solutions that allow management to make proactive decisions based on facts. This solution needs to be:1. Modular(add or remove cameras easily)2. Competent(Clear Imaging/Alerts/AI/Storage)3. Maintained(Accessible Forensics, Preventive Maintenance, ProActive Service Calls)
The Best option for an MDU like VanBuren is the Vivotek Platform. Vivotek will allow property managers full control of their systems from one, state of the art platform. From this platform administrators can view live streams of all cameras throughout the entire network, configuring specific alerts that can notify them of hazards, loitering, and even alerting management to unauthorized trespassers via facial recognition or License Plate Readers. AI features enable natural language search, person/vehicle search, and an array of capabilities that are changing the way we secure our properties. Vivotek is fully modular, allowing you to choose whichever cameras you'd like to achieve your goal. You can have a hybrid system that stores footage locally, or you can have a system that is fully in the cloud. Either way, the management of your system will be seamless. In addition, we offer a maintenance plan that will ensure your cameras are never down and you never pay for a service call.
Securing your MDU with IP Cameras is an essential component to the overall well being of the building. MDU's such as VanBuren require tailor-made solutions that allow management to make proactive decisions based on facts. This solution needs to be:1. Modular(add or remove cameras easily)2. Competent(Clear Imaging/Alerts/AI/Storage)3. Maintained(Accessible Forensics, Preventive Maintenance, ProActive Service Calls)
The Best option for an MDU like VanBuren is the Vivotek Platform. Vivotek will allow property managers full control of their systems from one, state of the art platform. From this platform administrators can view live streams of all cameras throughout the entire network, configuring specific alerts that can notify them of hazards, loitering, and even alerting management to unauthorized trespassers via facial recognition or License Plate Readers. AI features enable natural language search, person/vehicle search, and an array of capabilities that are changing the way we secure our properties. Vivotek is fully modular, allowing you to choose whichever cameras you'd like to achieve your goal. You can have a hybrid system that stores footage locally, or you can have a system that is fully in the cloud. Either way, the management of your system will be seamless. In addition, we offer a maintenance plan that will ensure your cameras are never down and you never pay for a service call.