Video Intercom Systems for Apartments and Offices
A video intercom answers the question an audio buzzer can't: who is actually at the door? You see the visitor before you let them in, which matters in a city where most deliveries arrive while you're out and most buildings have no doorman. We install Comelit video entry systems, from a single-family brownstone unit to multi-tenant panels with a directory and individual apartment stations.
Many modern units also let residents answer from a phone app, so a buzzed-in delivery doesn't depend on someone being home. Tell us how your building is laid out and how many units need stations, and we'll recommend a setup that fits the wiring you already have.
Repair or Replace an Old Intercom Panel?
Not every dead intercom needs a new system. If one apartment's handset stopped working, that station can usually be repaired or swapped on its own. If the lobby panel is corroded, buttons are missing, or the manufacturer no longer makes parts, replacement is the smarter spend — and the existing riser wiring can often be reused, which keeps the job far cheaper than a full rewire.
Our technicians will tell you plainly which situation you're in. You get a transparent quote before work begins, no hidden fees, so a board or landlord can approve the work with real numbers in hand.
Multi-Tenant Panels and Door Release Wiring
In a multi-tenant building, the intercom is only half the system — the other half is the door release that actually lets people in. We wire lobby panels to electric strikes or magnetic locks so the buzz-in works reliably, and we set up directories that are easy to update when tenants change. High turnover is normal in New York, so we favor panels where renaming a unit takes minutes, not a service call. If your building already has a working release and just needs a new panel, we'll integrate the two rather than selling you hardware you don't need.
Common Questions
Can you fix just one apartment's intercom handset?
Yes. Individual stations can usually be repaired or replaced without touching the rest of the building's system. We diagnose whether the fault is in the handset, the wiring, or the lobby panel before recommending anything bigger.
Do you install video intercoms in older buildings?
Yes. Pre-war buildings are most of our intercom work. Existing riser wiring can often be reused for modern video systems, which keeps installation cost and disruption down.
Which intercom brands do you install?
We install and service Comelit video entry systems, among others. Comelit covers everything from single-unit video kits to large multi-tenant panels with app answering.
How much does intercom installation cost in NYC?
It depends on the number of units, the system type, and the condition of existing wiring. You get a transparent quote before work begins, no hidden fees.