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Classic Security to provide security services at the Caxton Building

Classic Security, a division of Alliance Building Services recently received an exclusive contract to provide security services at 229 West 28th St. Also known as The Caxton Building, this renowned office building was recently purchased by JOSS Realty Partners LLC. This 12-story, 153,913 s/f loft style office building borders the Chelsea and Penn Station submarkets. Classic Security includes a full-service security firm that provides protection for over 100 buildings in the New York metropolitan area and brings more than 80 years of law enforcement experience to every security assignment. "As top of the line security in NYC office buildings continues to be a necessity in this day and age, I am thrilled to be working with JOSS Realty to add another building to Classic's portfolio," said Gary Green, CEO of Alliance Building Services. "It is through strong partnerships like this that we are able to achieve our goals while remaining the leading security service provider in the area." With an extensive track record of successful real estate investments in U.S. metropolitan markets. JOSS' partners have 40 years of combined commercial real estate expertise. Together Steve Klein and Larry Botel own 13 properties, representing two million s/f of office buildings in N.Y., Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and Southeast Florida. "Having partnered with Alliance in the past, I feel confident in Classic's ability to provide quality security to 229 West 28th Street and am eager to utilize their services," said Larry Botel, managing partner at JOSS Realty Partners LLC.
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