Bedford-Stuyvesant -- Bed-Stuy to locals -- is one of Brooklyn's largest and most architecturally rich neighborhoods. We serve all of Bed-Stuy (ZIP codes 11216, 11233, 11221). Spanning from Flushing Avenue to Atlantic Avenue and from Classon Avenue to Broadw...
Bed-Stuy's brownstones vary significantly in condition and configuration. Some have been restored to single-family grandeur with original vestibule doors, parlor-floor locks, and garden-level entrances. Others have been subdivided into three or four apartments, each with its own deadbolt but sharing a common entry door. The brownstones along Stuyvesant Avenue, MacDonough Street, and Decatur Street are among the finest in Brooklyn, with entry doors that feature original decorative hardware dating to the 1890s.
Walk-up apartment buildings in Bed-Stuy are typically three to five stories with shared entry doors and individual apartment deadbolts. Many of these buildings have been renovated in recent years, receiving new intercom systems and updated apartment locks. However, the mix of old and new hardware in a single building -- original shared entry mortise lock plus new individual apartment deadbolts -- can create complications when rekeying or when the older shared hardware fails.
New construction in Bed-Stuy, particularly along Fulton Street and Atlantic Avenue, tends to use modern builder-grade hardware with electronic lobby access. Residents in these buildings frequently request lock upgrades from the standard Kwikset or Schlage deadbolt to a higher-security option after experiencing the reality of city living.
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Yes. We encounter original Victorian mortise locks, rim locks, and even skeleton-key locks in Bed-Stuy brownstones. We can pick, repair, and rekey these antique mechanisms. If an original lock is beyond repair, we can install a modern cylinder inside the existing mortise body to preserve the historic appearance while providing modern security.
We strongly recommend it. When you purchase a Bed-Stuy brownstone, the previous owner, tenants, contractors, and real estate agents may all have copies of the existing keys. A full rekeying ensures only you and the people you choose have access. For a typical brownstone, we rekey the vestibule, individual unit doors, garden entrance, and any storage or basement locks.
Yes. New construction buildings in Bed-Stuy typically have electronic fob entry for the lobby and standard deadbolts on apartment doors. We can open both. If you are locked out of the lobby after hours and cannot reach management, we can get you past the electronic entry without causing damage.
In New York City, tenants have the right to install additional locks on their apartment door (up to one additional lock) per NYC housing law. However, you must provide the landlord with a key. We recommend discussing lock upgrades with your landlord first, but legally you are permitted to add a deadbolt. We install the lock and provide two sets of keys -- one for you and one for the landlord.
Our Bedford-Stuyvesant locksmiths provide emergency lockout help for Bed-Stuy residents, residential lock upgrades for brownstones, apartment lockout for walk-up buildings, lock change and full rekeying, and commercial locksmith for Fulton Street businesses. We also offer house lockout assistance for townhouse owners and broken key extraction from antique locks. Need help nearby? See our 24-hour locksmith service, Bushwick locksmith, or browse Brooklyn Heights locksmith.