{"id":2190,"date":"2023-04-27T10:01:08","date_gmt":"2023-04-27T14:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mvisystems.com\/?p=2190"},"modified":"2023-04-27T10:01:20","modified_gmt":"2023-04-27T14:01:20","slug":"doorman-buildings-pros-cons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mvisystems.com\/doorman-buildings-pros-cons\/","title":{"rendered":"Doorman Buildings \u2013 Pros &#038; Cons for Residents"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In big upscale buildings, it\u2019s common practice to have a doorman. It\u2019s their job to stand at the building\u2019s main entrance helping people to quickly enter and exit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">History of the Doorman<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doormen are also known as \u201cporters&#8221; or \u201cdoorkeepers.\u201d They\u2019ve\u00a0 been used from as far back as 200 BCE. In The United States, they are most often found in larger cities like Washington DC, Los Angeles, and New York City.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s often said, \u201cA good doorman sees everything and says nothing.\u201d These men and women hold open doors for everyone coming and going; they bear witness to whatever happens in and around their buildings, and yet live by a motto of keeping mum about all of it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pros of Living in a Doorman Building<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By always having a staff member on-site<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the safety of a doorman building <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increases. Would-be criminals see someone guarding the entrance and walk away. The doorman is also able to screen visitors entering the building. This means residents won\u2019t have unwanted company arriving at their doorstep uninvited.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other potential pros include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doormen help residents and their guests by carrying luggage and groceries.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Concierge Services: An all-inclusive style building may have a concierge who acts as a service coordinator. Some days they might perform the duties of a doorman. Other days they may be making dinner reservations or arranging for limo services.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Socialization: A doorman\u2019s smile and friendly, \u201cHello,\u201d can start you off on a happy note.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Community Events: Much like a concierge, a doorman will be able to keep residents apprised of what\u2019s going on in the building and nearby in the neighborhood too.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cons of Living in a Doorman Building<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While there are many benefits to living in a building with a doorman there are also a few drawbacks. The most obvious is likely to be the cost. These buildings tend to be considered luxury-level and charge residents a higher rent to off-set the cost of having someone attend the building\u2019s entrance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Other potential drawbacks may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes a doorman will block family members or friends from entering the building.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Limited Privacy: Doormen can be the ultimate \u201cbusy-bodies.\u201d They overhear many conversations, and you can bet they know all about exactly what\u2019s going on in unit 2-C\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This job has a high turnover rate, you won\u2019t always know who that person is or what background checks they\u2019ve gone through in order to get the job.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inconsistent Service: Since no single person works 24 hours a day, a building may only have a doorman on duty during the busiest hours. On the other hand, they may have more than one doorman who rotates. While some may be fantastic, others may not be as competent.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another problem that can occur in doorman buildings is an increase in noise. This can be especially noticeable if your unit is on the ground floor. In buildings that aren\u2019t manned, people tend to come and go quietly. However, in a doorman building, someone\u2019s always striking up a conversation with whoever is standing vigil.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factors To Consider<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When deciding if you want to live in or manage a building with a doorman there are many factors for you to take into account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Location: Doorman buildings tend to only be available in larger cities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building Amenities: Even in a building offering these services, they might not be provided 24 hours a day. The building might be better served by reallocating those financial resources<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and providing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">other services and amenities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building size: Doorman buildings tend to be larger, and not everybody likes living in such a highly populated place. Those types of apartment buildings may also be more challenging to manage.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type of Staff: What duties do the doormen perform and what other staff members are available? Some apartment complexes might be better served by offering housekeeping services in lieu of someone at the entrance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building Policies and Rules: Some of these buildings with doormen are older and the atmosphere might be stuffy, They could have some older outdated rules or policies in place. If that\u2019s the case, younger residents might not be as happy, and property managers might have a harder time with so many rules to enforce.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building Security Options Available<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While doorman buildings are status symbols of luxury, they\u2019re also expensive. Recently renters have found themselves having to live on tighter budgets. As the price of rent has increased, residents are now less likely to be willing to pay for services such as this.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, a building\u2019s security and the ability to have packages delivered properly are still extremely important!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thankfully there are alternatives to doorman buildings. Electronic security systems allow you to see who\u2019s coming and going. Access can be granted or denied remotely using a mobile device. This technology also allows package deliveries to be easily tracked, and residents can be quickly notified when their orders\u2019 have arrived.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mvisystems.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MVI Systems<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can show you how a mobile security system can be installed to benefit your building. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mvisystems.com\/contact-us\/\"><b>Contact us today!<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In big upscale buildings, it\u2019s common practice to have a doorman. 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