Parker Custom Security installs and repairs entrance doors, high-security locks, panic and exit hardware, access control, intercom and door-entry systems, storefronts, and fire-rated doors for Staten Island commercial, institutional, and multi-tenant buildings — including churches, parish halls, and schools, where doors must stay locked against intruders while always allowing free egress. We work with property managers, owners, boards, facilities directors, and parish administrators — not single-family homeowners. To schedule a free on-site estimate, call (212) 491-5627 or email info@parkercustomsecurity.com.
Staten Island Runs on a Different Kind of Building.
Staten Island does not look like the rest of the city from a door-security standpoint. Instead of dense multi-tenant towers, the borough's commercial work concentrates in houses of worship, parochial and private schools, parish halls, standalone retail and strip commercial, and low-rise medical and professional offices.
Those buildings share a problem the high-rise boroughs mostly do not. An assembly occupancy — a church, a school, a hall — has to stay secured against unauthorized entry while never obstructing the people inside from getting out. You cannot solve it by simply adding a lock. Getting both at once is a hardware question, and it is the work Parker is most often called for on Staten Island.
Common Issues We Resolve
- Church and parish doors that cannot be secured without blocking egress
- Worn or non-compliant panic and exit hardware
- Keys that have been copied over decades with no way to track them
- Side and rear doors used as unmonitored entrances
- Older entrance doors worth preserving rather than replacing
- Failing storefront doors, closers, and hardware
- Fire doors flagged at DOB/FDNY inspection
Note: Parker Custom Security does not pull permits or act as a DOB/FDNY inspection authority. We prepare properties and install doors and hardware to code so they are inspection-ready.
Security Services for Staten Island Properties
Church & House-of-Worship Door Security
Houses of worship need to stay open and welcoming during services and secure the rest of the week, often with no full-time facilities staff and a set of keys that has been circulating for decades. We rework the entrances so the building can be locked down reliably without changing how congregants use it.
- High-security lock cylinders with controlled key duplication
- Panic and exit hardware on main and side entrances
- Reinforced entrance doors and frames
- Alarmed exit devices on doors that should not be routine entrances
- Hardware replacement that preserves an original door
Related reading: access control for schools and houses of worship in NYC.
Panic & Exit Hardware and Egress Compliance
An exit device is what lets a door be locked from the outside and still open instantly from the inside. One push on the bar releases the latch, with no key, no thumbturn, and nothing to figure out in an emergency. For assembly occupancies that is not an upgrade, it is the baseline.
- Panic bars and rim, mortise, and vertical-rod exit devices
- Alarmed exit devices for side and rear doors
- Exit hardware paired with outside key or credential access
- Door closers and ADA operators
- Replacement of worn or non-compliant existing devices
Why it matters: a padlock, chain, or keyed deadbolt that needs a key from the inside defeats free egress and will not pass inspection, however well-intentioned. Exit hardware is the compliant way to get the same security.
High-Security Locks & Key Control
Most of the Staten Island buildings we work in have lost track of their keys. High-security cylinders replace copy-anywhere keys with patented keyways that can only be duplicated by an authorized dealer against a signed list, so a departing employee, volunteer, or contractor no longer means rekeying the building.
- High-security cylinders with restricted keyways
- Controlled key duplication and signed key records
- Master key systems for multi-door buildings
- Rekeying after staff or volunteer turnover
- Deadbolts and reinforced strikes
Access Control Systems
Where a building needs more than keys — scheduled access for staff, a record of who opened which door, or credentials that can be revoked the same day — we install commercial access control, and it pairs with exit hardware rather than competing with it.
- Key fob, keypad, and card-reader entry
- Electric strikes and magnetic locks
- Scheduled unlock for service and program hours
- Cloud-managed systems for multi-building campuses
- New installs and system replacements
Access Control Brands We Install & Service
Parker Custom Security is an independent installer and service provider. We work with leading commercial access control manufacturers and can integrate with most existing systems.
Intercom & Door-Entry Systems
Intercom and door-entry systems let a rectory, school office, or building manager see and screen a visitor before releasing the door — useful for buildings that keep the entrance locked during the day and admit people individually.
- Video and audio intercom systems
- Smartphone-connected door entry
- Office-to-entrance door release
- Multi-tenant directory systems
- Integration with access control
Intercom & Telephone Entry Systems We Install & Support
Storefront Doors, Fire-Rated Doors & Commercial Door Repair
Alongside institutional work we handle the ordinary commercial door load across Staten Island retail and office properties — storefront entrances, hardware that has worn out, and fire-rated assemblies that have to pass inspection.
- Aluminum storefront doors and glass entry systems
- Door repair, alignment, and frame reinforcement
- Fire-rated door installation, 60 minutes to 3 hours
- Stairwell, corridor, and compartment doors
- Inspections and condition reports
- Closers, hinges, locks, and frame reinforcement
Emergency service: we handle urgent repairs that affect building security or access. Call (212) 491-5627 to report an issue.
Featured Staten Island Project
St. Clare's Church — 110 Nelson Avenue, Staten Island, NY. The parish needed three entrance doors secured without compromising egress for a building that fills and empties on a schedule. Parker installed high-security lock cylinders with controlled key duplication, panic and exit hardware, and an alarmed exit device on the door that should not serve as a routine entrance — keeping the existing doors and their appearance. Read the case study →
Ready to Upgrade Your Building's Security?
Parker Custom Security provides free on-site assessments for commercial, institutional, and multi-tenant properties throughout Staten Island. We walk every entrance, check egress and hardware condition, and recommend solutions matched to how the building is actually used.
What Clients Say
★★★★★ 4.8 on Google →Courteous and experienced team. They replaced our building's entry door and frame with quality hardware and attention to detail. Shoutout to the engineering team and front office for their knowledge and coordination. Highly recommend
Shawn Cornell · Jan 2025 · Google Review
Parker Security customer service and their implementation of a security system was quick and efficient. The workers involved the customer in decision-making along with their professional expertise. I would re-hire if need be.
V.B. · Jun 2024 · Google Review
Professional and easy to work with. Installed intercom and access control for us.
Larry Frukhtman · Apr 2024 · Google Review
Parker was excellent. Parker replaced 15 commercial [doors] in our warehouse. They completed the job in a timely and professional manner. Would recommend to everyone.
Colette Zarour · Apr 2024 · Google Review
Why Staten Island Boards, Parishes & Property Managers Choose Parker Custom Security
Commercial-focused since 2003, with hands-on experience in the assembly and institutional buildings that make up much of Staten Island's commercial stock.
Houses of Worship
Churches, parish halls, and schools secured without blocking egress.
20+ Years in the Field
Serving the New York metro area since 2003.
Egress Done Right
Panic and exit hardware specified to assembly-occupancy requirements.
Key Control
High-security cylinders that end copy-anywhere keys.
Commercial-Grade Hardware
Detex, Von Duprin, PDK, Kantech, and other commercial-spec brands.
Long-Term Support
Ongoing repair and maintenance after installation.
Staten Island — Neighborhoods Served
Parker Custom Security services commercial and multi-tenant clients throughout Staten Island, including:
Also serving the rest of the NYC metro area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Parker Custom Security serve Staten Island?
Yes. Parker Custom Security serves commercial, institutional, and multi-tenant buildings across Staten Island, including St. George, Stapleton, New Dorp, Great Kills, Tottenville, and Port Richmond.
Do you secure church and house-of-worship doors on Staten Island?
Yes. Houses of worship are some of our most common Staten Island projects. We install high-security locks, panic and exit hardware, and reinforced entrance doors on churches and parish buildings, including a three-door project at St. Clare's Church in Staten Island.
How can a church stay locked against intruders but still let people out?
That is what panic and exit hardware is for. An exit device latches the door from the outside so it cannot be opened without a key or credential, while a single push on the inside bar always releases it. Free egress is required by code in assembly occupancies and cannot be defeated by adding a lock that needs a key from the inside.
What is an alarmed exit device, and when does a Staten Island building need one?
An alarmed exit device is an exit device with a local alarm that sounds when the door is opened. It is used on doors that must remain available for emergency egress but should not be used as a routine entrance or exit — a side or rear door in a church, school, or hall, for example.
Do you work on schools and other assembly buildings on Staten Island?
Yes. Schools, parish halls, community rooms, and other assembly occupancies have the same egress requirements as houses of worship. We install exit hardware, high-security locks, and access control on those doors. See our overview of access control for schools and houses of worship in NYC.
Can you keep the look of an older church or historic door?
In many cases yes. Where the door itself is sound and worth keeping, we replace the locking hardware, cylinders, and exit devices rather than the door, so the entrance keeps its original appearance while meeting current security and egress needs.
Do you install access control for Staten Island commercial and institutional buildings?
Yes. We design and install commercial access control — key fob, keypad, and card-reader entry — for Staten Island offices, institutional buildings, and multi-tenant properties, installed to local building and fire codes.
Do you repair storefront and commercial doors on Staten Island?
Yes. We repair and replace aluminum storefront doors, closers, locks, and hardware for Staten Island retail and commercial properties, and we handle urgent repairs that affect building security. Call (212) 491-5627 to report an issue.
Do you install and inspect fire-rated doors in Staten Island buildings?
Yes. We install fire-rated doors from 60 minutes up to 3 hours depending on the application, and property managers can hire us to inspect existing doors and provide a condition report to help prepare for DOB or FDNY inspection.
Do you work with Staten Island property managers, boards, and parish administrators?
Yes. We work primarily with property managers, building owners, co-op and condo boards, facilities directors, and parish or school administrators on commercial, institutional, and multi-tenant properties. We do not service single-family homes.
Contact Parker Custom Security
Parker Custom Security
Address217 W. 135th Street
New York, NY 10030
Staten Island · NYC Five Boroughs · Westchester County · Northern New Jersey
Get a Security Assessment for Your Staten Island Property
Whether you manage a parish, a school, a professional building, or a Staten Island storefront, Parker can walk your entrances and recommend the right doors, hardware, and access control.
Parker Custom Security — 217 W. 135th Street, New York, NY 10030
Serving Staten Island and the greater New York metropolitan area since 2003.