Guardian Service Industries, Inc.

Guardian Exterminating Services  are dedicated in providing a fast, reliable and professional service to all our customers. Let us take care of your home with our proactive consultancy approach to domestic and residential pest control. All our employees are specially trained to handle the latest scientific techniques; we are dedicated in the control and elimination of all pests and vermin within the home environment. Interior and perimeter treatments are provided with flexible scheduling arranged to ensure your satisfaction. Why not ask about our four-season service that provides assurance of a pest-free healthy home, year-round? We understand the need for an emergency response at times so we will always endeavor to provide this service for you. Additionally, feel free to phone one of our ESA Qualified Technicians if you have any questions regarding pest control and prevention 7 days a week / 365 day of the year. All our employees are enthusiastic, committed and polite. Al

The former Pan Am Building is swapping neon lights with LEDs By  Aaron Elstein The tower at 200 Park Ave. is getting a face-lift. MetLife is replacing the neon sign that has topped its headquarters since 1993, swapping in LED lights and a new typeface with narrower letters for a more “modern” look. The former Pan Am Building was the tallest commercial tower in the city when it was completed in 1963, but it was derided by architecture critic Ada Louise Huxtable as a “colossal collection of minimums.” The company in 2005 sold the building for $1.7 billion to a joint venture of Tishman Speyer, the New York City Employees’ Retirement System and the Teachers’ Retirement System. But the 59-story tower remains MetLife’s headquarters and is now worth $3 billion, according to Bloomberg. The new sign comes a year after MetLife dropped Snoopy and the other Peanuts characters it had long used to advertise. While the company repositions its public image, behind the scenes it is sparr

By -  Chris Weller   Nestled between Manhattan and Queens on New York's Roosevelt Island, a new approach to building design has come to life. Cornell Tech , a two-million-square foot campus aimed at serving students studying computer science, business, and entrepreneurship, is open for the 2016-2017 academic year. The buildings will remain in construction until approximately 2043, at which point some 2,000 students and hundreds of faculty and staff will live in energy-efficient buildings designed to heat and cool their inhabitants naturally. Here's what the school is like up close. The building is the  largest energy-efficient dorm  in the world.  The interior walls are covered in tape-sealed "jackets" that prevent outside air from coming in. Each window has triple-pane glass that was assembled in Italy and shipped to New York. Pipes run around the ceiling, continuously emitting heat or AC into the room. Unlike traditional central heating and AC s

Recall the proclamation made by 2009's most charismatic N.Y.C. mayoral candidate,  Jimmy McMillan . "The rent is too damn high," he declared. He was right, considering the average New Yorker spends $4,109 monthly for a Manhattan rental,  according to a recent report from  Douglas Elliman Real Estate. What those fancy brokerage firms don't tell you is just how bad some of the buildings are — and where. Consider the ingenuity of JustFix.nyc.  The local startup devised a map  of the buildings with the most outstanding HPD (Department of Housing Preservation and Development) violations. The non-profit organization helps renters take advantage of the housing codes of New York City and allows its users to take photos of whatever problem they come across in the building and lodge complaints. Whether it's rats, mold or cockroaches, JustFix.nyc has it reported. The app, funded by the  Robin Hood Foundation  and the Fast Forward Accelerator (an ac

During an emergency, it’s imperative that 911 dispatchers swiftly answer calls. So when New York City’s emergency command center in one of the World Trade Center buildings collapsed as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, lawmakers assessed how they could make the system more resilient in the face of disaster. Enter the Public Safety Answering Center II, the city’s newest emergency call center and what’s perhaps the strongest and safest building in all five New York City boroughs. Completed in summer 2016 and designed by Skidmore Owings & Merrill, the call center was engineered to be virtually impenetrable. Located in the Bronx, it’s in a far-flung part of the city far away from terrorism targets. The structure is meant to be bulletproof, blast-proof, toxic gas-proof (aka air-tight), tamper-proof, and flood-proof. It has enough water, generator power, and food on hand for the 400 or so people who work there to be self-sufficient for at least three days. Bu

Across most sectors of commercial real estate in New York City, be it offices, apartments and condos, retail spaces or hotels, landlords are grappling with a citywide supply influx, one that is pushing down asking prices and pushing up concessions. Yet, there is one sector that is 100% occupied, commands high rents and has startlingly low supply. NYU Langone Health An NYU Langone Health laboratory facility In New York City, finding a place for a research laboratory is not like finding a needle in a haystack. The city has about 1.7M SF of life science lab space, a tiny chunk of its 450M SF office supply. Those labs are 100% occupied, according to Transwestern, and the active pipeline is thin. "This has historically has been one of the most supply-constrained markets in New York City," Transwestern Research Manager Danny Mangru said. "New York City possesses all the necessary pieces for the life science industry.  All it's missing is the supply." An asset c

WE DELIVER QUALITY COMMERCIAL CLEANING SERVICES TAILORED TO SUIT YOUR NEEDS We perform a wide variety of commercial cleaning services. We’re dedicated to providing the highest standard of quality along with the best value possible. Our business is based on trust and integrity. We work with you to perform according to your specifications. We regularly perform inspections to ensure your building cleaning is done to your satisfaction. Our service plans are tailored to meet your needs. We’re available to clean your property seven days a week. We’re happy work around your scheduling needs. We offer affordable prices for your regular cleaning needs. Our commitment to quality cleaning and customer satisfaction is why we’re one of the leading professional cleaning services in the Northeast. #Porters #Matrons #Janitorial #GuardianSince1918

Meet David Martinez, Senior Vice President, Janitorial Operations! With over 35 years of extensive experience overseeing national janitorial, mechanical, staffing, and security operations, David is responsible for ensuring quality control, accurate accounting and daily operations. But more importantly,  David is responsible for ensuring our customers expectations are exceeded 24/7/365!   # Janitorial   # Porter   # Matron # GreenCleaning   # GuardianSince1918 About Guardian Janitorial Guardian Janitorial Services combines today’s technology with almost 100 years of innovative experience. We customize our cleaning service to meet the needs of commercial properties, residential communities/buildings, financial institutions, retail locations, academia and municipal buildings. Which means we can offer you a full range of solutions based on your individual needs. Some of our specialized janitorial services include: Carpet care Clean room services Computer room cleaning Constructi

Accommodating a large number of students, educational facilities can quickly become breeding grounds for fast-moving germs if the building is not cleaned properly. Guardian Service Industries goes above and beyond to ensure the cleanliness of your school and strives to help you keep kids in the classroom. Guardian’s school cleaning professionals deliver: an immaculate facility through cleaning practices that maximize efficiency, dedicated and experienced support to handle any cleaning challenge and 24-hour operations support and measured inspections. Our Guardian Green Clean program plays a vital role in creating a healthier environment through the use of certified chemicals, documented processes, training, tools and support. Additionally, Guardian incorporates LEED practices in all of our cleaning specifications. But more importantly, Guardian offers more than just competitive pricing. We provide your campus with a sense of security and trust. Our operational experts recrui

Andre Kikoski Architect integrates art and artisan works into the site's luxury rentals. A new neighborhood is going up on the west side of Manhattan.  Hudson Yards , a 28-acre mixed-use development that spans from West 30th to 34th streets along the Hudson River, is an engineering feat in the city. Capping an active railyard, the site creates buildable land where there wasn’t any before, and developer Related is filling it with offices, shopping, residences, and  public art . Recently, the 33-story One Hudson Yards (by architect  Davis Brody Bond ) began renting luxury apartments on the south side of the site, adjacent to the elevated  High Line  park. With art-filled interiors, punchy amenities, and bespoke materials, it makes sense that the building’s interior designer has history with the art world.  AD  sat down with  Andre Kikoski  (whose previous work includes the Wright restaurant at the Guggenheim Museum) to talk living with color, integrating nature throug

“Part of what we do in our social media is to identify trends in our industry and talk about them,” says Matthew Bressler, Vice President, Lighting &Window Maintenance. “We feel that many clients want to be associated with a forward-thinking approach, with a company that not only provides superior service, but also values its human assets.” For the full article click here.

“We’ve been a success in our business since 1918, serving commercial buildings, government buildings, residential communities, commercial facilities, schools, industrial facilities, transportation hubs, and retail outlets. Today we have over 1,000 clients and maintain over 110 million square feet throughout the Northeast. But no one has known about it! It was time to get us greater exposure.” The speaker: Sandy Herzfeld, Chief Executive Officer and Principal of Guardian Service Industries, and a member of the third generation to manage the company. The solution, he comments: “We are in the midst of rebranding ourselves, using today’s media to raise our profile.” Read the full story here . #MannReport #GuardianSince1919

A new thrust in expanding Guardian’s talents took place earlier this year with the addition of Lyn Bressler, Human Resources Manager, to the company’s staff. With her brothers, Matthew and Jeremy, Lyn represents the fourth generation of the Bressler family in the company. “I am working on developing our new personnel system, where people can apply for jobs on-line, and information goes directly into a computerized database.” Lyn, in addition, has become part of Guardian’s “people response” to inquiries from clients. Lyn Bressler  “When they call with a question or problem,” she says, “we don’t want them to have to go through a variety of automated systems and be plac ed on hold. When they call, they get Alan, they get Sandy, they get me. They get the owners or the family of the owners. It’s part of the Guardian culture.” “Part of what we do in our social media is to identify trends in our industry and talk about them,” says Matthew Bressler, Vice President, Lighting &Window M

“We’ve been a success in our business since 1918, serving commercial buildings, government buildings, residential communities, commercial facilities, schools, industrial facilities, transportation hubs, and retail outlets. Today we have over 1,000 clients and maintain over 110 million square feet throughout the Northeast. But no one has known about it! It was time to get us greater exposure.” The speaker: Sandy Herzfeld, Chief Executive Officer and Principal of Guardian Service Industries, and a member of the third generation to manage the company. The solution, he comments: “We are in the midst of rebranding ourselves, using today’s media to raise our profile.” “Not everyone is aware that we offer a full line of services,” says Alan Bressler, Chief Operating Officer and Principal. “We started off with window cleaning and janitorial services -- and many of our customers have known us for only that. But we have expanded through the years, and today we offer a complete facility sol

What is Green Shield Certified? Green Shield Certified is an independent, non-profit certification program that promotes practitioners of effective, prevention-based pest control while minimizing the need to use pesticides. Because our approach addresses the underlying cause of pest problems, it is more effective than conventional spray-intensive services. Green Shield Certification is available to qualifying pest management providers and to buildings, facilities and programs where our standards are attained. Green Shield Certified is recognized by other leading green programs and offers transfer of credits against their programs: Green Shield Certified is one of two national certification programs that qualifies for the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Affordable Housing Preservation’s Mark-to-Market Green Incentives Program. Green Shield Certified is recognized by the US Green Building Council as a qualifying certification for pest management co

Meet Charles LoBosco, Guardian's Senior Vice President! When you make Guardian your facility solution provider, you get the opportunity to partner with  Charles LoBosco  an industry veteran with +29 years’ experience as a facility services executive who brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership and expertise! Isn't it time you experienced the Guardian difference? About Guardian Security Guardian Security is among the top-rated security services companies in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut providing highly trained security guards and patrol officers to a wide array of industries and in many different settings. Our security guards frequently work in commercial buildings, residential communities, hospitals, schools, transportation hubs, and government agencies. At Guardian, you get a “Security program” and not just a “Guard”. We pledge all of our company’s resources toward the successful operation and protection of you and your property. Regardless of w

With a rich heritage in servicing educational campuses, you can trust our highly qualified and experienced team of custodial professionals to meet your unique requirements. With your input, we develop a customized plan for cleaning and servicing each campus building including residential dorms, athletic facilities, research labs, classrooms, administrative offices, student recreation centers, health services, dining halls, etc. We offer a qualified, professional workforce combined with proven university maintenance processes and leading-edge technology. At Guardian we understand the scale of operations at large universities.  Our teams can work around your varied and long hours of operation in science labs and lecture halls.  Our staff also work very efficiently by only keeping lights on in the classroom or lab where they are currently cleaning, helping to reduce electricity costs. Additionally, we are an environmentally sustainable full service facility solution provider de