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Multifamily Security Systems for Whole-Community Protection
Multifamily security systems help you manage access and visibility across the entire property. Brivo empowers teams to centralize protection and operations across the portfolio, while simultaneously delivering an exceptional resident experience.
Brivo brings it all together on one cloud platform through the Brivo Security Suite, Brivo Smart Home (where available), and open integrations with the PropTech and hardware you already use.
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Why Modern Multifamily Security Systems Matter
Multifamily communities have more access points, more turnover, and more shared spaces than most commercial buildings. They’re also your residents’ homes and personal spaces. Brivo Security Suite helps you manage that complexity with centralized policies, clearer visibility, and consistent controls across properties.
Reduces risk and protects Net Operating Income (NOI)
Unplanned liability and safety incidents can impact your bottom line. Brivo provides audit-ready event history paired with video context and optional 24/7 monitoring to eliminate blind spots and secure perimeters, parking lots, and common spaces.
Fewer operational headaches
Rekeys, credential changes, unit turnover, and maintenance access requests can slow down leasing and maintenance. Centralized provisioning helps reduce manual work across doors, amenities, and schedules while ensuring your residents are served promptly.
Evolving resident expectations
Residents want quick entry, including mobile-first options. They also expect consistent access across the community and smooth guest and visitor entry when exceptions are needed, whether they use a mobile phone, fob, or another approved credential.
Portfolio oversight from one place
A cloud-based, centrally managed approach helps standardize policies across buildings and communities without adding staff or separate systems at each location. Also, integrate with PropTech platforms to keep access and resident workflows aligned.
Platform
The Brivo Security Suite for Multifamily
The Brivo Security Suite centralizes all building intelligence. It provides cloud-native access control of residents and visitors and serves as the backbone of your community. Gain real-time visibility into common areas to ensure safety and identify maintenance needs. You can also extend control deeper into the resident experience with Brivo Smart Home, offering unit access control and smart living features.
Our open API platform and integrations ensure Brivo supports your ecosystem by syncing resident data with PMS leaders such as Yardi, RealPage, RentManager, and Entrata, eliminating duplicate data entry. With bi-directional sync where supported, move-outs can automatically revoke credentials with no manual cleanup.
At the physical layer, Brivo supports access control panels and compatible wireless locks, readers, and credentials. This way, you can modernize without forcing a full rip-and-replace.
Unified Property Security
Whole-Community Security From Gate to Units
Multifamily security is most effective when it covers the full resident journey, not just the front door. Brivo helps you apply consistent access rules and visibility across the areas that have the most traffic. One credential for shared spaces and individual units.
Perimeter, gates, and parking
Control vehicle and pedestrian entry with resident credentials and time-bound access for visitors and delivery drivers. Install self-contained camera cabinet systems that don’t require power or internet to monitor fencelines and parking lots. Integrate access and video to provide AI-powered alerts and automations.
Brivo automates vehicle entry using Brivo Eagle Eye License Plate Recognition (LPR) and integrations with standard ONVIF IP cameras. These can capture clear plate images, enabling authorized vehicles to be recognized at gates and garages.
Lobbies, elevators, and common hallways
Secure main entries with managed access and visitor workflows, then restrict elevator access by floor where needed. Maintain a clear audit trail for shared spaces while enhancing the visitor experience.
Amenities and shared spaces
Gain insights into how amenities are used through AI-powered video analytics and occupancy data, helping you optimize maintenance and future community investments. Tie access to resident status to reduce manual exceptions.
Package rooms and delivery areas
Control carrier entry and support resident access via mobile or PIN. When disputes come up, access to events and video helps confirm what happened.
Brivo can provide one-time PINs to FedEx and UPS drivers via delivery-carrier integration, significantly reducing package chaos for front-office staff.
Role-Based Solutions
How Brivo Empowers Multifamily Teams
Owners and asset managers
Reduce risk exposure with more consistent access control and clearer activity history. Get portfolio-wide visibility and reporting from a cloud-managed system. Support modernization initiatives with technology that can expand over time through integrations.
Property and regional managers
Shift from manual credentials to automated mobile provisioning, freeing your staff to focus on resident retention and acquisition. Gain visibility into space usage trends and maintenance needs. Streamline property management with security via PMS integrations. Modernize resident experience and boost property values with smart locks and frictionless mobile options.
Leasing teams
Offer secure self-guided tours with time-limited digital access, so showings don’t depend on staff availability. Strengthen the contactless leasing story with modern entry and amenity workflows. Reduce friction at showings with clearer, scheduled access.
Residents
Use mobile credentials and access across doors and shared spaces. Feel more confident in package and visitor experiences with controlled entry and better visibility. For building technology and PropTech teams, Brivo helps standardize credential management and access policies across properties without adding admin overhead.
Role-based alerts
Insights and security
Work With Brivo for Efficient Rollout Across Your Facility
Upgrading multifamily security systems can be phased and predictable when the rollout matches how your property operates.
- Start by assessing doors, gates, amenities, and unit counts.
- Roll out in phases, beginning with high-traffic or higher-risk areas, such as perimeter entries and package rooms.
- Train property staff and leasing teams on day-to-day workflows and exceptions.
- Optimize over time with reporting, audits, and new integrations as needs change.
Common Questions for Multifamily Security Systems
How do PropTech investments attract and retain residents?
PropTech investments improve the resident experience with convenient mobile access, easy guest access, a safe posture, smart building features such as thermostats and sensors, self-guided tours, and more.
Can I integrate my existing cameras and door hardware?
Often, yes. Brivo supports integrations and compatible hardware, so you can connect access control with other building systems and reduce tool sprawl.
Brivo Security Suite supports wireless door locks from multiple established manufacturers. Centralized management is enabled when the locks are connected to Brivo Control Panels.
Paired with a wide range of supported video devices, you can extend a comprehensive security solution across your property, managed from a single pane of glass.
How does cloud-based physical security reduce operating costs?
Cloud management now oversees a regional portfolio remotely, eliminating the need for a team on site at each property. They can also reduce manual work tied to turnover and exceptions.
For example, Brivo Smart Home keyless locks can help reduce the cost and exposure of rekeying, while centralized credential updates cut back-and-forth trips to resolve access changes.
Video coverage offers comprehensive property views while deterring vandalism, theft, and break-ins, providing residents peace of mind, and reducing turnover.
Is a multifamily security system secure and compliant for large portfolios?
Brivo has a strong security and compliance posture, including certifications such as SOC 2 Type II and ISO/IEC 27001:2022. These help protect customer data and support audit needs.
How long does it take to deploy Brivo at a multifamily property?
Deployment timelines depend on property size, infrastructure, and scope (perimeter only versus amenities and unit doors). Many teams start with priority entrances and shared spaces, then expand building by building to maintain operational stability during the transition.