Security cameras that actually earn their place on your wall
A camera system is only worth installing if you'll actually use it — a clear picture when it matters, alerts you trust, and an app that opens fast when your phone buzzes. We design and install wired and wireless systems for NYC homes, apartments, and businesses: the right camera in the right spot, cabled cleanly, configured properly, and handed over with you knowing how to use it. No mystery boxes, no dangling wires, no app you never open.
Your whole property, live on your phone
Every system we install streams straight to your phone — one tap to see the front door, the driveway, the backyard, the garage, or the shop floor, live and in real time. Rewind the timeline, grab a snapshot, save a clip, or share footage in seconds. Whether you're upstairs or upstate, the feed is right there.
Smart motion detection that knows the difference
Modern cameras don't just see movement — they tell a person from a passing car from a swaying branch, so your phone only buzzes when it should. Draw activity zones around your door, gate, or register, get an instant alert with a thumbnail the moment someone enters the frame, and jump straight to the live view. Fewer false alarms, faster answers.
Night vision that holds up after dark
Most incidents happen at night — which is exactly when cheap cameras fall apart. We spec cameras with real low-light performance, infrared or full-color night vision, so a plate in the driveway, a face at the gate, or movement across the yard stays readable at 2 a.m. Clear footage after dark is the whole point.
Indoor and outdoor — the right camera for every spot
A front porch, a warehouse corner, a living room, and a retail floor all need different cameras. We match the hardware to the location: weather-sealed bullet cameras for exteriors, discreet domes and turrets for indoors, wide angles for open rooms, tighter lenses where detail matters. Full coverage without blind spots — and without a camera that looks out of place.
PTZ cameras — pan, tilt and zoom to follow the action
For large yards, parking areas, storefronts, and commercial lots, a pan-tilt-zoom camera does the work of several fixed ones. It sweeps a wide area, zooms in on detail on command, and can track motion automatically — so one well-placed PTZ covers ground that would otherwise need a cluster of cameras.
Clean indoor installation, done right
Inside, the goal is coverage you barely notice — cameras mounted flush to the ceiling, cabling hidden in the wall or run neatly back to your recorder, and everything labeled at the NVR so it makes sense later. We tidy up after ourselves, walk you through the app before we leave, and make sure every camera is aimed where it counts.
What security camera installation costs in NYC
Most homeowners invest between $850 and $2,500 for a standard four- to eight-camera residential system, installed and configured. Larger homes and commercial properties that need advanced cabling, a network video recorder (NVR), or infrastructure work generally run $5,000 to $18,000+. Per-camera labor typically lands between $80 and $200, depending on mounting height, cable routing, and how the building is built.
A few things move that number:
Wired vs. wireless
Wired PoE/IP cameras give the most reliable footage and record continuously, but fishing cable through pre-war walls and finished ceilings is the labor-heavy part. Battery and Wi-Fi cameras mount faster and cost less up front — we'll tell you honestly where each makes sense.
How your building is built
Brick, concrete, and century-old brownstone framing often call for custom conduit runs and careful drilling. That's where NYC installs differ from the suburbs — and it's the biggest single driver of labor.
Licensed, code-compliant work
Camera and low-voltage work still has to be run safely and to code. Licensed, insured installation protects your warranty, your insurance, and your building approvals — cutting corners with unlicensed help tends to cost more later.
Cameras, resolution & storage
4K sensors, optical zoom, and higher-capacity NVR storage raise the equipment total. We size resolution and how long footage is kept to what you'll actually review — not the biggest box on the shelf.
Integrations
Tying cameras into an existing intercom, buzzer, access control, or alarm system adds specialized labor — and is often the most useful part of the whole system.
Number of cameras
More cameras mean more cable, mounts, and recorder capacity. We'd rather place fewer cameras well than blanket a property with angles no one ever watches.
Every property prices differently. A Bay Ridge brownstone, a Queens two-family, a Manhattan retail space, and a Bronx apartment each carry their own wiring realities. Tell us the property type, whether you're leaning wired or wireless, and roughly how many cameras you're picturing — we'll walk the property and put an exact number in writing before any work starts.
Service areas
Security camera installation throughout Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx — houses, apartments, co-ops, storefronts, and offices. Managing several properties? Camera coverage scales cleanly under our multi-family building service.
Frequently asked questions
A standard four- to eight-camera home system typically runs $850–$2,500 installed. Larger homes and commercial systems with an NVR and heavier cabling run $5,000–$18,000+. Labor is roughly $80–$200 per camera. We assess on-site and quote the full price in writing before starting.
Wired PoE cameras are the most reliable and record continuously, which is why we recommend them for most permanent installs. Wireless cameras are quicker and cheaper to mount and make sense for renters, tricky runs, or spots where cabling isn't practical. We'll walk your property and recommend the right mix.
Yes — every system we install includes a phone app with live view, playback, snapshots, and motion alerts. We set it up on your phone and show you how to use it before we leave.
They do. We spec cameras with infrared or full-color night vision so footage stays clear and usable after dark — when it matters most.
Absolutely — it's most of what we do. Older brick and brownstone construction takes careful, code-compliant cable routing and sometimes conduit, which we plan for up front so there are no surprises on price or finish.
In many cases, yes. Integrating cameras with an existing intercom, buzzer, access control, or alarm system is often the most useful part of the job — tell us what you already have and we'll tell you what's possible.
What our customers say
"Six cameras around the house, all wired and hidden — no ugly cables anywhere. The night vision on the driveway camera is unreal, and I get a clean alert on my phone the second someone walks up."
"They wired our storefront and back office, tied it into the buzzer, and set up the app for me and my manager. Person-vs-vehicle alerts mean I'm not getting buzzed every time a truck drives past."
"Old brownstone, so I figured cameras would be a nightmare to run. They planned the whole thing, drilled clean, and left it spotless. Walked me through the app before they left."
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Get your camera system quoted
Tell us the property and roughly how many cameras you're picturing. We'll come out, walk it with you, and put an exact price in writing before any work starts.
