Whether you need to rekey locks in NYC after moving into a new apartment, regain control after a security concern, or upgrade to stronger hardware, our lock change and rekey services restore your peace of mind. Every NYC property owner deserves complete control over who has access to their space. Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys no longer work, while a full lock change replaces the entire mechanism.
Lock rekey starts at $25 per lock cylinder. Full lock change starts at $85 including standard hardware. High-security lock installation starts at $150. Volume discounts for multiple locks.
Not sure whether to rekey or replace your locks? Our detailed comparison breaks down the cost, security, and convenience trade-offs for NYC apartments and homes.
One of the most common questions we hear is whether to rekey or fully replace locks. Here is a practical decision guide for NYC property owners:
For a detailed comparison, read our Knowledge Center article on whether to rekey or replace your locks. See also how much it costs to rekey an NYC apartment for pricing context.
We change and rekey all major lock types found in NYC properties: standard pin-tumbler deadbolts, mortise locks (common in pre-war apartments), knob locks, lever locks, and high-security restricted-keyway cylinders. We also install new deadbolts on doors that lack them -- an important upgrade for ground-floor apartments and brownstone garden-level entries. Service is available across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
Rekeying modifies the internal pins of your existing lock so old keys no longer work -- new keys are cut to match the new configuration. A lock change removes the entire lock mechanism and replaces it with new hardware. Rekeying is faster and cheaper; changing is better if the lock is damaged or you want an upgrade.
A single lock rekey typically takes 10-15 minutes. If you need multiple locks rekeyed, each additional lock adds about 5-10 minutes.
Yes. We can rekey all locks in your home or office to work with a single key -- this is called keying alike. Very popular with new move-ins.
Need additional help? We provide emergency lockout service, home lock and key solutions, commercial locksmith services, and car lockout and key replacement. Lock change and rekey service is available across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island.
If you are also locked out and need entry before the lock change, see our apartment lockout or house lockout service -- we can get you in and rekey on the same visit. All lock change and rekey services are available 24 hours a day across every NYC borough.