Guides
Plain guides for building owners
Short, practical, and written for how Brooklyn buildings actually work.
2026-10-08 · 5 min
Choosing an intercom for a small Brooklyn building
Audio, video or phone-linked: what to ask before you spend money on an entry system for a few apartments.
2026-10-08 · 4 min
Buzzer not working? A checklist before you call anyone
Five things to check on a dead or half-working buzzer, and what the answer usually means.
2026-10-08 · 4 min
Rekey or replace the locks after you move in
A plain comparison of the two options, and the cases where replacing really is better.
2026-10-08 · 5 min
Master key basics for small-building landlords
How a master key system works, what it is worth, and what to ask for before it is installed.
2026-10-08 · 4 min
Locked out: what to do and what to avoid
Steps that help and a few common mistakes when you are standing outside your own door.
2026-10-08 · 4 min
Keypad or key fob: which entry system fits your door
How the two compare for a shop, a studio or a small apartment building.
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