Locksmith Services NYC

Locked out at 2 a.m., a key snapped in the cylinder, or a door that won't latch after a break-in — these are the calls our emergency locksmith team handles around the clock. We dispatch across all five boroughs, 24/7, including holidays. Technicians arrive with the tools to open most residential and commercial locks without damage, and if a lock does need replacing, we handle it on the same visit. One call, one trip, problem closed out.

Apartments, brownstones, condos, co-ops — our residential locksmith service covers the locks New Yorkers actually live behind. We rekey after move-ins, replace worn deadbolts, fix the stubborn mortise locks common in prewar buildings, and add secondary locks where a single cylinder isn't enough. We work within co-op and landlord rules on what hardware a unit door can carry, and we match new hardware to your door's existing prep so there's no patchwork of old holes.

Businesses have different lock problems: staff turnover, deliveries, code requirements, and doors that take a beating from constant use. Our commercial locksmith service covers storefronts, offices, restaurants, and warehouses — mortise locks, panic hardware, storefront deadlatches, and keyed-alike setups so one key runs your whole space. We also build master key systems and install high-security cylinders for businesses that need tighter control over key copies. Licensed, insured, and available outside business hours so the work doesn't interrupt yours.

A home lockout usually ends faster than people expect: most residential doors open without drilling, using picks and bypass tools that leave the lock intact. We verify you live there, open the door, and check the lock for wear while we're at it — a cylinder that locked you out once often does it again. If your keys were lost rather than left inside, we can rekey on the spot so the missing key stops mattering the moment we drive away.

An office lockout costs more than the locksmith — it's staff standing on the sidewalk and customers walking away. We prioritize commercial lockouts for that reason, opening storefront doors, office suites, file cabinets, and interior doors with minimal disruption. Commercial hardware like mortise locks and deadlatches takes different tools than house locks, and our techs carry them. If a former employee still has keys, we can rekey before you reopen so the lockout doesn't repeat as a security problem.

Rekeying changes which key operates a lock without replacing the hardware — the pins inside the cylinder get swapped so old keys stop working. It's the right move after moving in, losing keys, or parting ways with a roommate, contractor, or employee. Our rekeying service can also key multiple locks alike, so one key runs your knob, deadbolt, and back entrance. It's cheaper than new locks when the existing hardware is in good shape, and we'll tell you when it isn't.

A lock that sticks, spins, or needs the door lifted to latch is asking for attention before it fails completely. Our lock repair techs fix loose cylinders, worn springs, misaligned strikes, jammed deadbolts, and mortise locks that have drifted out of adjustment after decades of use. Repair often beats replacement on older NYC doors where the lock case is fitted to the door itself. We diagnose honestly: if a repair will hold, we repair; if it won't, we say so.

A lock change swaps the full unit — cylinder, deadbolt, or the entire mortise case — for new hardware. It's the call after a break-in, when a lock has worn past repair, or when you want to step up in security grade. We carry stock for the doors NYC actually has: prewar mortise setups, modern deadbolts, jimmy-proof locks, and storefront hardware. Most changes happen in a single visit, and you get every new key handed over with the packaging opened in front of you.

New door, new gate, or a door that's never had a proper deadbolt — lock installation means cutting fresh prep and fitting hardware from scratch. We bore and mortise doors cleanly, install deadbolts, knobs, levers, and gate locks, and align strikes so the bolt throws smoothly without slamming the door. Getting the installation square matters as much as the lock itself; a quality deadbolt in a sloppy prep gives up most of its strength. We install across all five boroughs.

Standard cylinders can be picked, bumped, or drilled by anyone with cheap tools and a video tutorial. High security locks from Medeco and Mul-T-Lock resist all three and use restricted keyways, so keys can't be copied at a hardware store kiosk. We install both brands on apartments, storefronts, and office doors, and we can fit a high-security cylinder into your existing mortise lock rather than replacing the whole case. For landlords and businesses, restricted keys end the mystery of who has copies.

A master key system gives a building one hierarchy of keys: tenants open their own door, supers open their floor, owners open everything. We design and pin master key systems for apartment buildings, offices, schools, and retail chains, mapping levels so access matches responsibility. Built on restricted high-security cylinders, the system also controls duplication. We document the keying chart, so future changes — a new super, a re-leased unit — slot in without redoing the whole building.

Keys locked in the car, a key that turns but won't start the engine, or a fob the car suddenly ignores — our car locksmith team handles automotive calls across all five boroughs, 24/7. We open vehicles without damage using proper entry tools, not coat hangers, and we work on most makes and models. Roadside, in a parking garage, or outside your building: the technician comes to the car, so there's no tow truck in the picture.

Lost every key to the car? Dealers often want the vehicle towed in and days of waiting. Our car key replacement service cuts and programs new keys on site — transponder keys, remote fobs, and standard blades for older vehicles. We can make a key from the vehicle itself with no original needed, and program it to start the engine before we leave. It's usually faster and cheaper than the dealership route, with no tow involved.

A safe that won't open isn't always a lost combination — dead keypad batteries, worn dials, and jammed bolt work cause most calls. Our safe lockout techs open home safes, office safes, and deposit boxes using methods that keep the safe usable whenever possible, with drilling as the last resort rather than the first move. We also service safe locks after opening, replacing keypads and resetting combinations so the same failure doesn't repeat. Proof of ownership is required before any safe opening.