Centralize Access Control for Multi-Family Buildings

Could your apartment or condo benefit from a unified access control system? With the sheer number of integrations that need to be managed, a multi-tenant property can be challenging to secure. Owners and managers are often burdened by numerous security systems, each with its own management and maintenance needs, while residents want a simple solution for gaining access to common areas and units.

A better approach is to use a unified access control system. Learn how an integrated solution combines smart locks and intercoms, readers, controllers, and a credential system for full visibility.

Understanding Access Challenges

Multi-family buildings pose an interesting security challenge – they have a distinct combination of spaces, all with varying levels of access permissions.

There’s not only need for tenant security but for the property as a whole. This includes limiting access to exclusive amenities, such as parking, pools, fitness centers, and conference rooms. On top of that, staff offices or maintenance areas often require another layer of restriction and security.

Multi-family properties also experience a more transient population compared to a commercial building. Tenant guests, contractors, and delivery personnel make frequent appearances, necessitating 24/7 options for access control.

Common Entry Points in Multi-Family Buildings

• Public entrances
• Individual units
• Common spaces
• Parking garages
• Visitor buzz-in
• Rooftop, balcony, or patio spaces
• Package delivery
• Maintenance storage
• Utility rooms
• Staff-only doors

With so many points of entry, owners and managers often cobble together separate sets of systems. There’s one for parking, tenant units, perimeter, and so on – without a single platform to unify them. It forces property managers to physically interact with every lock and credential whenever access is updated.

But what if they could syndicate all these technologies and gain remote management in one step?  

4 Benefits of an Integrated Access Control System

Cloud-based access streamlines access control, enhances the tenant experience, and improves usability for employees, allowing for a comprehensive platform that integrates all hardware and credentials.

1) Grant and revoke access

Rather than having permissions at the lock level, ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA® Digital places them in their online system. This empowers property managers to issue and revoke access right from their phone regardless of their location. The system is always live, so lockouts and emergencies can be addressed in real time.

2) Single point of management

A single interface eliminates multiple sets of data for property managers hoping to maintain access visibility. It greatly reduces the possibility of errors, duplications, missed updates, or siloed information. Staff will only have one interface to learn and navigate, making onboarding easier.

3) Better user experience

Your residents are the ones who walk through your doors the most. A single credential loaded with all their permissions provides a streamlined experience. One less key to carry or app to use – it’s a modern touch that adds value.

Learn how mobile credentials enhance the tenant experience

4) Precise audits

Live audits can instantaneously record who went in what door and when. Managers will have better eyes on the property. This is a significant plus for overseeing contractors, maintenance personnel, or resident visitors, ensuring they are at the correct location and time. It can also provide helpful information when investigating vandalism or other security incidences.

Interested in streamlining access control in your multifamily building? ASSA ABLOY ACCENTRA® Digital places your access control under one umbrella, including integrations with other ASSA ABLOY Group brands like DoorBird and Control iD. It also integrates with popular PMS solutions.

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