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New York’s panic-room boom

7 mins | May 14, 2024

From installing electrified doorknobs to ballistics-grade walk-in closets, the city’s ultra-rich are feeling ultra-paranoid. Bridget Read speaks to the contractors who specialize in building security amenities for New Yorkers. Read by Gina Rogers.

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