Many renters prefer living in a building with a doorman, and for good reason. Doormen offer extra security and convenience, from screening visitors to accepting packages. But having a doorman is an amenity that not every apartment dweller can afford.
Enter the "virtual doorman."
Virtual doormen are already reality at over 100 apartment buildings in New York City, according to a recent report from WCBSTV.com. Although virtual doormen may be located thousands of miles away, they can unlock doors and let visitors enter buildings. If a virtual doorman spots trouble over the video monitor, he or she can notify the police. Tenants can also communicate with a virtual doorman by e-mail, such as to touch base about an expected guest or package.
All this reportedly comes at a price estimated at roughly 80% less than the cost of a real doorman.
If you live in an apartment building with a doorman, would you be happy to switch to a virtual doorman to save in rent? Though perhaps not ideal, would having a virtual doorman be preferable to having no doorman at all?
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