Description
8870.1 Handset Apartment Station Installation in NYC
The 8870.1 is a handset-style apartment station, the unit inside each apartment that tenants use to talk to visitors and release the door. It’s a common replacement part when one apartment unit stops working.
DSS installs the 8870.1 Handset Apartment Station across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Long Island. A certified technician checks your wiring and existing equipment, mounts and connects the handset-style apartment station, programs it, and tests it before we leave. We’ve been installing and repairing intercom and security systems in New York for over 35 years, from our office at 1541 E 46th Street in Brooklyn. Learn more about our intercom repair and installation services.
Is the 8870.1 Handset Apartment Station Right for Your Building?
- Apartments with a dead or crackling handset
- Buildings replacing old or broken apartment units one at a time
- Landlords who want to fix one unit without replacing the whole system
Not sure? Tell us about your property and we’ll recommend the right option. You might also compare the PK-543A intercom amplifier.
Why Buy Through DSS?
- Professional installation by certified technicians
- Licensed and insured
- Free quote before any work starts
- One company to call for repairs and support
- Service across the five boroughs and Long Island
The product comes with the manufacturer’s warranty, and we explain exactly what it covers before we start. Our own support continues after the install.
8870.1 Handset Apartment Station FAQs
Do you install the 8870.1 Handset Apartment Station in NYC?
Yes. DSS installs and services the 8870.1 Handset Apartment Station across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Long Island. Every job starts with a free quote.
How much does it cost to install the 8870.1 Handset Apartment Station?
It depends on your building, the number of units or doors, and the condition of your wiring. We inspect the property and give you a clear price before any work starts.
Can you replace just one apartment station?
Yes. When one unit fails, replacing that station is usually the fastest and cheapest fix. We test it with the entrance panel before we leave.
What warranty do I get?
The product comes with the manufacturer’s warranty, and we explain exactly what it covers before we start. Our own support continues after the install.
How do I know if my apartment station is broken?
Common signs are no sound, a buzz or crackle in the handset, a door release button that does nothing, or a station that doesn’t ring. We test the station and wiring to confirm.
How long does it take to install the 8870.1 Handset Apartment Station?
Most single-door or single-unit installs are finished in one visit. Larger buildings with many units or entrances take longer. We give you a timeline with your quote.
Do you repair the 8870.1 Handset Apartment Station if it stops working?
Yes. We diagnose and repair the 8870.1 Handset Apartment Station and the wiring and power around it. If a repair doesn’t make sense, we explain replacement options and prices first.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Long Island. Our office is at 1541 E 46th Street in Brooklyn.
Ready for a quote? Call (212) 262-2820 or contact us.





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