For security and simplicity. First, changing the locks within the public foyer every time a tenant moves out when there are more than 3 households is not realistic. Most apartment buildings are providing access into the building with either a key card, or a key fob – both of these are examples of digital keys. However, they still provide keys for the mailboxes, and the unit. This means changing these locks affects only one unit.
FSP Realty will go further, and require the use of a digital key for every door, and the mailbox. Each tenant will receive 1 key card for free, but if they should lose the key card, then they will need a replacement which will cost $50. The key card taps on the reader to get into the main lobby. They will tap on a reader that would open their mailbox, and tap on the door’s lock to get inside your apartment. If your smartphone supports it, then you can use your phone as a digital key. The head of the household will set that up for you.
The digital key concept in my opinion will be standard. If you lose the digital key, it can be revoked and no longer work for that location. Losing your digital key is not as likely as losing old fashion keys. If you lost your key after hours, then you would go to the public foyer, and dial 0611. This will ring to the building’s IVR. Press 0 during the announcement to leave a voicemail. If you lost a key, then the manager will likely come. If the manager lives in the building, this should be relatively quickly. You would be charged $50 a new key. This will also constitute as a house call. Your photo ID must show your apartment’s address on the ID.