As the weather warms up, residents and business owners open new windows of opportunity for burglars. Detective Jack Meeks, the spokesman for the New York City Crime Prevention Bureau, warns that the most common entry points for thieves in the city are windows or fire escapes. This risk increases in the spring and summer months.

When it comes to relocating, the process of moving is hard enough. Whether leasing a new apartment or purchasing a new brownstone, there are hundreds of little details to be taken care along the way. But before you know it, life will get back to normal. And when it does, you want the transition to […]

An electronic system may seem like too much high-tech hardware for your home, but the technology has evolved substantially in recent years.

When you are making a move there is a lot to keep in mind. You have to stockpile finances to deal with all kinds of deposits, fees and general expenses. You also have to deal with a lot of logistics issues and paperwork to make the entire move possible.

If you live in New York City you probably have plenty of reasons to be concerned about security. Keeping your home, family and possessions safe can be difficult, and the door to your house is one of your best lines of defense. Alarm systems, surveillance cameras and similar solutions can all pay major dividends, but having a good door can go a long way toward protecting your home.

As winter quickly approaches, so does the season for giving.

Frigid weather, icy sidewalks, snow-covered driveways and frozen locks can all create major security problems in winter, especially since many homeowners take security shortcuts when faced with such annoying weather conditions.

Retail executives often look forward to the holidays for the entire year, as the jingle of the cash register opening and closing is like music to their ears.

When most people hear the term “retail security,” they automatically think of theft, people physically stealing items from the store.

On the surface, the idea of safeguarding your mail probably does not seem like a big deal. But to New Yorkers it is a top priority. Whether a brownstone, townhouse, loft, condo, or apartment building, it is essential that all residents take measures to facilitate a secure delivery of personal mail. Mail delivered to a […]

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Home security is important, but if you want to protect yourself completely and you live in an apartment you are pretty dependent on your building manager for safety. Sure, some leases will allow you to put in your own locks.