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Old, worn, or compromised lock? We replace it with a better one — same visit. Upper West Side buildings run the full range from original 1920s hardware to brand-new installs, so we stock replacement options for every door type found here.
Between American Museum of Natural History and Broadway and Amsterdam Ave, Upper West Side packs a lot of doors into a few blocks. Grand pre-war co-ops with original 1920s mortise hardware still in daily service.
Across the park, the Upper West Side's grand pre-war co-ops and brownstones house families who stay for decades. Original mortise locks from the 1920s are still in daily use — and we keep them running. When it comes to lock replacement, that local character matters.
For Upper West Side replacements we arrive with deadbolts, mortise bodies, jimmy-proof locks, and knob sets on the van, so most swaps finish in a single visit. Grand pre-war co-ops with original 1920s mortise hardware still in daily service.
Whether you're by American Museum of Natural History or over on Broadway, the process is the same: call (212) 300-7173, describe the situation, and get a straight answer on timing.
Yes — Upper West Side is part of our regular Manhattan service area. Grand pre-war co-ops with original 1920s mortise hardware still in daily service. Our vans carry the hardware this neighborhood's doors actually use.
A straightforward swap on a standard door typically takes under an hour, including fitting and testing. Older doors or mortise bodies can take a little longer. In Upper West Side specifically, Grand pre-war co-ops with original 1920s mortise hardware still in daily service.