In the bustling Upper East Side of Manhattan, The Promenade Condominium stands as a luxurious residential high-rise, hosting 191 units across 38 floors.
Renowned for its stunning views and comprehensive amenities—including a health club, pool, and outdoor jogging track—the building also features a variety of facilities such as a fitness centre, roof terrace, conference and party rooms, a children's playroom, and multiple recreational spaces. Key access to these amenities is tightly controlled to ensure the safety and security of both residents and property.
Key control system implementation
Ensuring the security of these facilities, The Promenade relies on the key control system provided by Morse Watchmans. Dominick Camilleri, the resident manager, confirms that the KeyWatcher system has served the building effectively for 17 years, without any incidents of lost keys or unrestricted access.
Upon deciding to upgrade their key control system, The Promenade conducted an in-depth technical evaluation of various options, including the KeyWatcher® Illuminated system. Mr. Camilleri noted that Morse Watchmans' offering stood out due to its quality, performance, and adaptability. "The KeyWatcher Illuminated system was selected over the other brands because of its quality, performance, reliability and scalability," he stated, emphasizing satisfaction with their previous system as a benchmark.
Enhanced key management features
Additionally, security managers receive priority email alerts regarding overdue keys
The KeyWatcher Illuminated system offers enhanced tracking capabilities, making key management more efficient for the large residential property. Each key is linked to a SmartKey® locking mechanism, which incorporates a memory chip to record data whenever a key is removed or replaced. This system includes illuminated key slots for easy identification and a feature allowing keys to be returned to any open slot. Additionally, security managers receive priority email alerts regarding overdue keys or when a missing key was last accessed.
Installed alongside the KeyWatcher system is KeyPro® software, allowing Mr. Camilleri to oversee key activities from a desktop interface. The software facilitates tracing of key usage by time, date, and user code, generating comprehensive reports and creating an audit trail to document key access. This automated record keeping reduces the time and effort required to track keys and resolve related incidents.
Security and operational efficiency
Highlighting the importance of accurate key tracking, Mr. Camilleri commented, "For liability issues and other reasons, it is important for us to know and document the whereabouts of keys and the length of time that keys are out. KeyWatcher gives us that information in an easy to read report." He recommends the KeyWatcher system for other large facilities needing efficient key control solutions.
From luxury high-rises to larger apartment complexes, Morse Watchmans' key control systems offer enhanced security, convenience, and efficiency, benefiting both tenants and property managers alike.
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