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New keys, same locks — rekeying makes old keys useless in minutes. With Chinatown's steady tenant turnover, rekeying between residents is the single most-booked service we perform in this neighborhood.
Ask a local and they'll point you to Columbus Park; ask a locksmith and they'll mention Canal St and Mott St. Tenement apartments above street-level shops; many buildings need coordinated master-key or split-keying solutions.
Chinatown's dense blocks of tenements, family associations, and ground-floor businesses create constant demand for fast, reliable lock work. Mixed-use buildings here often need separate keying for shop and residence. When it comes to lock rekeying, that local character matters.
Rekeying in Chinatown is usually a same-day affair: we repin every entry cylinder, cut fresh keys, and test each one in your presence. Tenement apartments above street-level shops; many buildings need coordinated master-key or split-keying solutions.
Whether you're by Columbus Park or over on Canal St, the process is the same: call (212) 300-7173, describe the situation, and get a straight answer on timing.
Yes — Chinatown is part of our regular Manhattan service area. Tenement apartments above street-level shops; many buildings need coordinated master-key or split-keying solutions. Our vans carry the hardware this neighborhood's doors actually use.
Absolutely. Previous tenants, their roommates, dog walkers, and cleaners may all hold copies. Rekeying on move-in day is one of the cheapest security upgrades you can make. In Chinatown specifically, Tenement apartments above street-level shops.