The right door in Kendall Square.
Kendall Square includes workplaces, housing, hotels, shops and restaurants. Before discussing a lock, identify whether the problem belongs to your own space or to the building around it.
Office suite or main entrance?
A tenant may be responsible for a mechanical lock on a suite while the building manager controls the lobby entrance and credentials. Explain where access stops. If a card reader or managed system is involved, start with the building administrator. Do not assume that a mechanical locksmith request includes electronic system support.
A business key that should no longer work
For a missing or unreturned staff key, identify the doors it operates and the person responsible for the key system. Rekeying may be relevant for suitable cylinders, but shared or master-key arrangements need coordination. Keep card permissions and keypad users on a separate list so the access review is complete.
Residential requests still need unit details
The city notes housing as part of Kendall Square׳’ג‚¬ג„¢s mix of uses. If the issue is at your home, provide the unit and entry rather than only the building name. Describe a lockout, a damaged lock or a planned hardware change separately. For a shared door, involve management before arranging changes.
Controlled facilities need their own approval
Research, institutional and other controlled premises can have specific processes for access and contractors. Use the responsible facilities or security contact. This guide does not claim a relationship with MIT or any laboratory, or promise support for specialized systems. Confirm that the precise proposed task can be handled before scheduling.
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What should I do if my access card works but the office key does not?
Explain that the problem is at the office lock, identify the suite and coordinate with the person responsible for that hardware. Keep it separate from the building card system.