While apartment living in Boston offers many advantages, residents should be aware of the potential security problems involved. The doors of the apartment have peephole viewers. The hallways are well lit, and no bulbs are missing or burned out. There are mirrors at bends in the corridors to prevent someone from waiting unseen. The intercom buzzer system for the front door works properly.
Mailboxes show no evidence of tampering.
All exterior doors and locks are in good working order. All windows accessible from ground level are protected by bars. All fire escapes are alarmed or enclosed to prevent unauthorized access. Trees and bushes near the building are not overgrown, and bushes are kept below window height. Garage doors are kept locked, and are controlled by either a key or magnetic card.