Together Safe
June 1, 2026 · Safety Guide
Securing an apartment involves upgrading door hardware (with landlord permission), using secondary window locks, being cautious about who you let into the building, and utilizing neighborhood safety apps to monitor local crime.
Most apartment break-ins occur through the front door or ground-floor windows. Use door jammers when you are home, request deadbolt changes upon move-in, and secure sliding glass doors with a physical dowel rod in the track.
Never engage in "tailgating" (letting strangers follow you through secure doors). Always report broken lobby locks to management immediately, and remain vigilant when navigating the parking garage or shared laundry facilities late at night.
Know the exact location of emergency stairwells on your floor. Never use elevators during a fire alarm. Standard safety advice applies: if a fire occurs, stay low to the ground to avoid smoke inhalation, and test your apartment door for heat with the back of your hand before opening it.
Most apartment break-ins occur through the front door or ground-floor windows. Use door jammers when you are home, request deadbolt changes upon move-in, and secure sliding glass doors with a physical dowel rod in the track.
Never engage in "tailgating" (letting strangers follow you through secure doors). Always report broken lobby locks to management immediately, and remain vigilant when navigating the parking garage or shared laundry facilities late at night.
Know the exact location of emergency stairwells on your floor. Never use elevators during a fire alarm. Standard safety advice applies: if a fire occurs, stay low to the ground to avoid smoke inhalation, and test your apartment door for heat with the back of your hand before opening it.