No wiring needed Mounts through the door — fits metal and wood doors. Door and frame sold separately.
Door Bells & ChimesNon-Electric Chime & Viewer Combos
Mechanical door chimes with a built-in 180° peephole — the standard apartment door bell in buildings across New York City. No wiring, no batteries, nothing to fail in a power outage. In stock in Brooklyn and Long Island.
- Doorbell + 180° viewer in one
- No wiring or batteries
- Name & apartment-number labels
- Serving NYC since 1924
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S. Parker 1602 Non-Electric Door Chime & 180° Viewer Combination
ITEM# SP-1602$45.00$49.99In Stock9% OFF
What you get
What comes in the box
Each chime ships complete for one door: the outside plate with push button and viewer, the inside chime, name tags and a mounting template. No electrician needed — install takes minutes with a drill.
Included with each chime
- Outside plate with push button and 180° viewer
- Inside two-note mechanical chime and cover
- Paper name and apartment-number tags
- Mounting template
- Mounting screws
Not included — sold separately
- Steel door and frame
- Wiring or transformer (none needed)
- Fasteners for steel doors (Newhouse MC145S)
- Installation (available — call for a quote)
Specifications
Door chime specifications
| S. Parker 1602 | Chrome outside plate, drill-through install — $45 |
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| Newhouse MC145S | Silver faceplate, slide-to-view cover — $21.99 |
| Power | None — fully mechanical |
| Chime | Two-note, rings inside the unit |
| Viewer | 180° wide-angle, one-way |
| Door material | Metal or wood |
| Door thickness | 1-3/8" or 1-3/4" (S. Parker 1602) |
| Labels | Name and apartment number |
Choosing a chime
Which chime is right for you?
- Replacing an existing NYC apartment chime
- S. Parker 1602 — the common building standard.
- New install on a budget
- Newhouse MC145S — screws on, lower cost.
- Hollow metal door
- Both work; use steel-rated fasteners for the MC145S.
- Not sure?
- Send us a photo of your door and old chime and we'll match it.
Both units are non-handed and mount on any entry door. Not sure which fits your existing holes? Call us and we'll help.
FAQ
Door bell & chime FAQ
How does a non-electric door chime work?
A visitor presses the button on the outside plate, which mechanically strikes a two-note chime mounted on the inside of the door. There is no wiring, transformer or battery, so it keeps working in a power outage and needs no maintenance.
Will it fit my door?
The S. Parker 1602 fits metal and wood doors 1-3/8" or 1-3/4" thick and installs in a 1-3/4" hole plus a 1/2" hole, 2" on center. The Newhouse MC145S mounts with screws; its included screws are for wood doors, so use fasteners rated for steel on a hollow metal door. Both come with a mounting template.
Can I see who is at the door?
Yes. Both units include a 180° one-way viewer, so residents can see who is outside without opening the door. Visitors cannot see in.
Which chime should I choose?
The S. Parker 1602 is the heavy-duty standard found in NYC apartment buildings, with a chrome outside plate and a drilled-through install. The Newhouse MC145S is a lower-cost option with a slim silver faceplate and a slide-to-view peephole cover.
Can I replace an old chime on a fire-rated door?
Cutting new holes in a labeled fire door can affect its rating. If you are replacing a chime on a fire-rated door, call us first and we will help you choose a unit that fits the existing prep.
Do you offer building or volume pricing?
Yes. We supply chimes, locks, doors and frames for whole apartment buildings. Contact us for a project quote.
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