Dahlcore Security Guard Services is a licensed New York security company providing on-site property security guards for residential buildings, commercial properties, co-op boards, and HOA communities across all five NYC boroughs, Long Island, and New York State. Since 2018, our guards have handled lobby access control, visitor and contractor screening, patrols, and incident reporting — with coverage that can typically begin within 24 hours of a signed agreement, subject to availability, and 24/7 support behind every post.
Security Guards by Property Type
Property security protects a building, its residents or tenants, and its staff — through access control, visitor management, patrols, and documented response. Dahlcore tailors the plan to your property type, with post orders reviewed and updated alongside management.
What We Cover, by Property
- Residential — apartments, condos, high-rises, and brownstones: lobby access, visitor/contractor screening, package-room oversight, and after-hours patrols
- Commercial — retail, office, and mixed-use: tenant safety, badge verification, loading-dock supervision, and loss prevention
- Co-Op & HOA — post orders aligned to bylaws and house rules: entry supervision, amenity monitoring, resident assistance, and incident documentation
- Shift options — 8-hour, 12-hour, or 24/7 coverage, uniformed or plainclothes, armed or unarmed
The lobby is your front line
Most building incidents start at the door. A professional guard controlling access, screening visitors, and logging what happens turns your entrance into a checkpoint, not a weak point.
Why Property Managers & Boards Hire Dahlcore
Licensed, documented, and fast to deploy — Dahlcore protects New York buildings and the people in them.
Licensed & Insured
Every guard is registered under New York’s Security Guard Act (General Business Law Article 7-A) with the NY Department of State, background-checked and trained through DCJS-approved programs. Dahlcore is fully insured; documentation — registration, training, and certificate of insurance — is available on request.
Veteran-Owned, Held to Higher Standards
Dahlcore is veteran-owned and operated, and the owner personally manages guards in the office and in the field. Officers are held to law-enforcement and military standards — professional and courteous with residents, tenants, and staff.
Works With Your Building Technology
Dahlcore guards operate alongside your building’s existing CCTV, visitor-management, access-control, and intercom systems — verifying credentials, logging visitors, and responding faster, with real-time digital incident reporting for management.
Rapid Deployment
New coverage can typically begin within 24 hours of a completed site assessment and signed agreement, subject to availability, with 24/7 support for emergency and same-day requests.
Property Security Services
How Dahlcore Secures Your Property
A structured path from first call to on-post coverage — built around your building.
Free Site Assessment
We review your building layout, entry points, risk areas, existing systems, and coverage needs.
Custom Post Orders
We write post orders aligned to your property type — and, for co-ops and HOAs, to your bylaws and house rules.
Guard Deployment
Trained, licensed guards are posted — uniformed or plainclothes, armed or unarmed — often within 24 hours of a signed agreement.
Patrols, Access & Reporting
Guards control access, screen visitors, patrol the property, and file real-time digital incident reports for management.
Review & Adjust
Post orders and coverage are reviewed with management and adjusted as the building’s needs change.
Boards get visibility, residents get service
Real-time incident reports give your board and management a clear record of every shift — while guards keep the resident experience professional and courteous.
What Shapes Your Property Security Plan
Dahlcore scopes every building to its layout and risk. These are the factors that shape the plan.
1. Property Type
Residential, commercial, co-op, or HOA — each has different access, visitor, and reporting needs.
2. Coverage Hours & Posts
Lobby, entrances, docks, and amenities drive how many posts and which shifts — 8-hour, 12-hour, or 24/7.
3. Armed or Unarmed
Unarmed suits most residential and commercial buildings; armed guards (valid NYS pistol license, Penal Law §400) are available for higher-risk properties after assessment.
4. Access & Visitor Volume
High-traffic lobbies and busy loading docks call for tighter procedures and more staffing.
5. Technology & Reporting
How guards coordinate with your CCTV, visitor-management, and access-control systems, and the incident reporting your board or management needs.
Property Security FAQ
Clear answers for New York property managers, co-op boards, and building owners. For anything not covered here, call 212-208-0900.
Where can I hire NYC property security guards?
Dahlcore provides licensed property security guards for residential buildings, commercial properties, co-op boards, and HOA communities across all five NYC boroughs, Long Island, and New York State. Request a free assessment or call 212-208-0900 — coverage can typically begin within 24 hours of a signed agreement.
What types of property security guards does Dahlcore provide?
Unarmed guards, armed guards (NYS pistol-licensed), concierge and front-desk guards, mobile patrol officers, and fire watch guards — for short-term or long-term assignments, in 8-hour, 12-hour, or 24-hour shifts.
What’s the difference between armed and unarmed property guards?
Unarmed guards suit most residential lobbies, office buildings, and co-op communities where the need is access control, visitor management, and deterrence. Armed guards — licensed under New York’s pistol-license law (Penal Law §400) — are deployed for higher-risk properties or elevated deterrence, after a site assessment.
Are Dahlcore’s guards licensed in New York State?
Yes. All guards hold a valid NYS security guard registration under the Security Guard Act (General Business Law Article 7-A), through the NY Department of State, and complete NYS-approved pre-assignment and annual in-service training. Documentation is available on request.
What determines the scope of a property security engagement?
Property type, coverage hours and posts, armed or unarmed guards, access and visitor volume, and reporting needs. Dahlcore provides a written coverage recommendation after a free site assessment — call 212-208-0900 or email Ian.Dahlberg@Dahlcore.com.
How quickly can Dahlcore start coverage at my building?
In most cases, coverage can begin within 24 hours of a completed assessment and signed agreement, subject to availability. Emergency and same-day requests are handled by calling 212-208-0900.
Do you provide guards for co-op boards and HOA communities?
Yes. Dahlcore works directly with co-op boards and HOA management to align post orders with building bylaws and house rules — entry supervision, amenity monitoring, resident assistance, and real-time incident reporting.
What happens if a scheduled guard can’t make their shift?
Dahlcore maintains a trained relief roster for unplanned absences. You’re notified promptly and a replacement is dispatched to keep coverage uninterrupted.
What Property Managers Say About Dahlcore
Explore real feedback from real estate managers and property owners who rely on Dahlcore for comprehensive, round-the-clock property protection.
“I was coming out of elise rooftop bar located above qube and a group of men was harassing me and my friends and instead of just staying inside the security guard came out and approached the men harassing us. I never got his name but he was very helpful and respectful and I’m beyond grateful that he was there otherwise i don’t know what would of happened.”
“Guards is cube were 100% respectful. Greeted while walking in & out the store, and showed mannerisms throughout my visit in cube. I even watched a guard called Raven (I believe his name is) diffuse a situation involving rowdy customers causing an inconvenience to the employees of the store without causing a bigger commotion than it was already. Definitely will visit again!!”
“I must say I couldn’t be happier with the service and the ease of stress this company left me with. Such an important day for me. The stress you lifted for me I will always be so grateful. Ian you were so relatable and easy to speak to you and Mike you made me feel listened to and not judged and of course SAFE !! Thank this whole agency for everything.”
Secure Your New York Property
Contact Dahlcore for a free property security assessment or urgent coverage. Our team responds promptly — within one business day for standard requests, and 24/7 for emergencies. Share your property type, address, and coverage hours.
Direct Contact
212-208-0900Call or text for property coverage
Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Guard dispatch available 24/7
Office Locations
1110 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
250 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10177