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COOPERATOR.COM THE COOPERATOR — APRIL 2019 41 and contain a very small computer chip gerprint,’ which can be extremely useful inside that sends an identifying message to law enforcement in some situations. to authenticate the key for the lock. As Maunsell relates an incident that occurred it happens, these old-model chip keys are in Massachusetts where a fob was critical usually compatible with today’s fob sys- tems – though they may require a tech- nology update. “If it’s new construction, say, within been kicked out of the apartment, and the last five years,” says Maunsell, “build- ings have been designed with keyless en- try in mind, in conjunction with entry feet of his estranged wife. Tragically, the video security and intercom systems. At wife was found dead in their formerly- existing older sites, they may have dated shared home. As it turns out, the husband keyless entry systems. We run into this had slipped back into the building using a lot. We simply do an update of their his fob and had killed his wife. Horrible system.” In New York City, where there are husband’s fob left a fingerprint that in- literally thousands of older residential cluded not only his identification, but the buildings with only key-and-cylinder time of his entry. He was apprehended locking systems, retrofitting is handled a and the case solved. little differently. “We’re not replacing the key system,” says Barak Ron, CEO of Ver- tex Security, located in New York City. “We’re adding an additional layer of security with the fob system. The owner replaces the cylinder of the exist- ing lock and keeps the corresponding keys. He issues a new fob to each resident. They begin using the fob system, which can be paired with vari- ous phone-based apps for further identi- fication of visitors, delivery men, and so open all the doors in one building (in- forth, if desired. Fobs are very flexible. stead of needing a heavy ring with mul- Say you have a roof deck and you want tiple metal keys), including garages, and to limit access after 11:00 in the evening. buildings with adjacent parking facilities. You can program the fobs for that.” Benefits and Drawbacks “Fobs can be replaced virtually im- mediately,” says Dahlin. “It’s done with and work crews doing short-term or a keystroke in system software and a re- placement fob.” And the replacement can also contain an ‘alert’ that will send process is not reliant on locksmiths and a notification when it’s being used. That schedules but can be done from almost also lets property staff, administrators or anywhere where there’s access to the in- ternet. Maunsell points out that many the fob may be trying to gain entrance traditional locksmiths are now getting without permission. Fobs are flexible and training in fob technology. Each fob is can be programmed down to hours. Old unique to the individual. Usually two fobs can be easily reassigned to new own- fobs are issued to each apartment, but ers or different points of access. if more are needed they can be created. Each is individually coded and recogniz- able, so if your teenager swears he was at will not work in a power outage. No elec- school but was actually at home gaming, tricity means no keyless entry. So co-op you can check the key fob log and con- front him or her with the receipts! Fobs can also be used to solve crimes Impact Management, a firm that has of- far more serious than a kid staying home fices in Queens, Manhattan, Long Island, unauthorized. Fobs leave a digital ‘fin- in solving a murder: A couple involved in a messy separation lived in a building with a fob entry system. The husband had there was a restraining order against him forbidding him from coming within 300 as it was, the case was closed quickly; the Fob systems are also easily integrated with other forms of technology, and can be incorporated with a wide ar- ray of surveillance systems and phone apps. Dahlin ex- plains that if you have a Wi-Fi con- nection, you can control access even better and inte- grate heating and lighting controls in one holistic system. Fob systems also provide the user with one item that will Fob systems also provide for the pro- gramming of temporary access, which can come in very handy for contractors even extended projects on site. The fob managers know when someone who had Useful as they are, key fobs do have their drawbacks. According to Ron, fobs and condo boards need to have a backup plan, says Stuart Halper, Vice President of “That lack of secu- rity tracking is a major factor in replacing old metal key systems with electronic fob systems.” continued on page 49 Serving communities and honoring the value of their investments since 1955. At Orsid Realty Corp., we have made it our mission to deliver the highest quality, industry leading services in all aspects of professional property management. We serve a large community of luxury multifamily, residential and mixed-use cooperatives, condominiums and rental properties throughout New York City. Founded in 1955, Orsid brings to bear a vast body of experience and a wealth of knowledge through strategic and intuitive means. Our services include: Orsid’s proactive approach translates to the success of our clients through careful fi nancial planning and operations management. 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