A Primer for Anyone Purchasing Apartment Horizontal Mailboxes

Most often utilized in apartment buildings and multi-tenant complexes, apartment horizontal mailboxes are generally postal delivery mailboxes. Private distribution horizontal mailboxes are also available for any complex that has its own private mail distribution system.

The name “horizontal mailboxes” refers to the arrangement of tenant doors, which are horizontally aligned within the unit, even if the overall structure appears vertical.

These mailboxes can be front-loading or rear-loading, depending on whether the mail carrier accesses the front or back of the unit to quickly deliver mail to tenants.

Residential horizontal mailboxes have three primary installation options:

1. Installed inside (or outside) a building
2. Mounted on a wall
3. Or mounted in a kiosk

UPDATE: 4C Pedestal Mailboxes have been discontinued as of November 30, 2020. The USPS Cluster Box Unit (CBU) Mailbox is now the standard for all multi-family mail delivery.

Custom Numbering Options for Tenant Mail Receptacles

Each tenant door can be custom numbered based on the property manager’s preferred system or labeled with standard numbers like 1, 2, 3, etc. Numbering options include two styles: placard labels or engraved numbering.

1. A placard style labeling
2. Or actually engraved into each tenant door

Horizontal Mailbox Keys

When you purchase from The MailboxWorks, each tenant unit comes with three sets of keys. Property managers can provide two keys to tenants for easy mail retrieval while keeping one set securely in the office for situations like lost keys or unreturned keys at the end of a lease.

Layout Design for Horizontal Mailboxes

While purchasing agents of apartment horizontal mailboxes are often seeking product fit for a predetermined architectural design, the experts at The MailboxWorks can provide significant assistance and ideas to professionals earlier in the design process.

For example, depending on the tenant path through the residential complex (whether walking from a street through the front door and up the elevator or from a parking space via sidewalk to their unit), the placement of apartment horizontal mailboxes on the property can actually have an impact on tenant retention rates.

By simply grouping the horizontal mailboxes in such a way as to promote tenant interaction and increase the opportunities for tenant friendships this, in turn, increases the attraction of the entire building.

You can choose from a wide variety of color options for horizontal mailboxes to complement or highlight the design aesthetic of your residential complex.

For purchasing agents seeking quotes, the experts at The MailboxWorks ensure you choose the perfect unit for your installation while leveraging their manufacturing relationships to secure the best discounts available.

Simplify Mail Delivery with the Perfect Horizontal Mailbox Solution

Choosing the right horizontal mailboxes for your apartment building or multi-tenant complex is more than just a functional decision—it’s about enhancing the experience for tenants and supporting the overall design and efficiency of the property. With custom numbering options, secure key solutions, and expert guidance, The MailboxWorks offers a seamless way to meet your mailbox needs. Whether you’re looking for specific styles, layouts, or color options, you can trust the experts to help you find the perfect solution while maximizing value.

Ready to upgrade your mail delivery system? Contact The MailboxWorks today for expert advice, tailored quotes, and unbeatable discounts on horizontal mailboxes!

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