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A doorman building is a residential building, typically an apartment complex, that employs a doorman to greet residents, accept packages, screen visitors, and provide security.

The term signals a level of service and expense: They moved into a doorman building on the Upper East Side.

Common in New York City real estate, where it marks a distinction from walk-ups and buildings with only a superintendent.

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