While apartment lockouts often involve building management and intercom systems, house lockouts present their own set of challenges. Homeowners in NYC frequently have multiple entry points -- front doors with two or three locks, side gates, back doors, storm doors -- and the situation gets more complex with older brownstones, row houses, and detached homes across the outer boroughs.
Our house lockout service is specifically equipped for the range of residential properties found across New York City. From century-old Ditmas Park Victorians with original mortise hardware to modern Staten Island colonials with smart deadbolts, we carry the tools and training to get you back inside without damaging your door, frame, or lock.
NYC's housing stock is extraordinarily diverse. Our locksmiths are trained on the specific lock types and door constructions common to each:
Once we get you back inside, it is a good time to evaluate your home security. If your key was lost or stolen, we strongly recommend a lock rekey or full lock change to ensure the missing key can no longer open your door. Our complete guide to being locked out of your house with no spare key covers the full step-by-step process, and our guide to the best high-security locks for NYC homes can help you decide whether an upgrade makes sense, and our article on signs your door lock needs replacement will tell you if your current hardware is due for a change.
Yes. NYC brownstones and townhouses commonly have two or three locks on the front door. Our technicians are experienced with multi-lock doors and carry the tools to open each one without damage.
Broken key extraction is one of our core services. We remove the broken piece, test the lock, and cut a new key on-site if needed. Visit our broken key extraction page for more details.
Yes. Many NYC houses have a storm or screen door with its own lock in addition to the main entry door. We can open both. If you want the storm door rekeyed to match the main door, we can do that on the same visit.
Absolutely. We serve homeowners in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Staten Island, and Manhattan. Whether your home is a Ditmas Park Victorian or a Riverdale colonial, we can get you back inside.
Our house lockout service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For homeowners in Manhattan, our typical response time is 15-20 minutes. If you are also interested in upgrading your home's security, explore our full residential locksmith services or learn what to do when you move into a new home. We also handle commercial office lockouts after hours.