Editing Concierge (section)

=== In apartment or office buildings ===
The concierge serves inhabitants and guests of an apartment or office building with duties similar to those of a [[receptionist]]. The position can also be maintained by a [[security guard]] over the [[shift work|late night shift]].

In 19th-century and early 20th-century apartment buildings, particularly in [[Paris]], the concierge was known as a "Suisse", as the post was often filled by Swiss people. They often had a small apartment on the ground floor, called ''loge'', and were able to monitor all comings and goings. However, such settings are now extremely rare; most concierges in small or middle-sized buildings have been replaced by the part-time services of [[doorman (profession)|door-staff]]. Some larger apartment buildings or groups of buildings retain the use of concierges. The concierge may, for instance, keep the mail of absented dwellers, be entrusted with the apartment keys to deal with emergencies when residents are absent,<ref name="MW def" /> provide information to residents and guests, provide access control, enforce rules, and act as a go-between for residents and management when management is not on-site.