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Old, worn, or compromised lock? We replace it with a better one — same visit. Washington Heights buildings run the full range from original 1920s hardware to brand-new installs, so we stock replacement options for every door type found here.
Around here, The Cloisters sets the tone and Broadway and Audubon Ave carry the foot traffic. Art Deco and pre-war buildings with multi-generational households and heavy key circulation.
Washington Heights' Art Deco apartment buildings and pre-war walk-ups house generations of families. Multi-generational households mean lots of keys in circulation — and frequent rekeying when that changes. When it comes to lock replacement, that local character matters.
For Washington Heights replacements we arrive with deadbolts, mortise bodies, jimmy-proof locks, and knob sets on the van, so most swaps finish in a single visit. Art Deco and pre-war buildings with multi-generational households and heavy key circulation.
Whether you're by The Cloisters or over on Broadway, the process is the same: call (212) 300-7173, describe the situation, and get a straight answer on timing.
Yes — Washington Heights is part of our regular Manhattan service area. Art Deco and pre-war buildings with multi-generational households and heavy key circulation. 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 Washington Heights specifically, Art Deco and pre-war buildings with multi-generational households and heavy key circulation.