How IDR Eliminated Unauthorized Building Access for Fairstead.

Fairstead, a leading national property management firm, partnered with IDR to address a widespread security concern across 42 buildings in their Sunset Park portfolio. Residents were duplicating their proximity fobs at retail stores and handing them off to unauthorized individuals — leading to serious safety and liability concerns for the property owner.

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How IDR Eliminated Unauthorized Building Access for Fairstead.

Client:Fairstead
Property:Sunset Park (42 Buildings)
Challenge:Unauthorized fob duplication was allowing drug activity and non-residential access
Solution:High-Security Access Control Retrofit

Eliminating unauthorized access through duplicated fobs

Fairstead, a leading national property management firm, partnered with IDR to address a widespread security concern across 42 buildings in their Sunset Park portfolio. Residents were duplicating their proximity fobs at retail stores and handing them off to unauthorized individuals — leading to serious safety and liability concerns for the property owner.

IDR Responded by:

Replacing all exterior access readers with HID iClass high-security readers

Programming and distributing new encrypted iClass fobs to all tenants

Assisting Fairstead with secure distribution and tracking of credentials

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Unlike generic fobs, HID iClass credentials are not easily cloned, effectively restoring access control integrity. The result: a safer environment for residents, fewer liability concerns, and tighter operational control for Fairstead's management team.

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"I would highly recommend IDR, their dedication to excellence and innovation makes them a standout in the industry"

-Anthony D'Alessio, V.P. of Security, Fairstead

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