Question 1

I am buying a Bed-Stuy brownstone — should I change all the locks before moving in?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Previous owners, contractors, real estate agents, and their family members may all have had copies of the keys over the years. Rekeying all exterior locks is standard practice when taking ownership of a home. We typically rekey or replace 2–4 locks in a Bed-Stuy brownstone in under two hours. It is one of the first calls any new homeowner should make.

Question 2

Do you work on the locks of Bedford-Stuyvesant buildings undergoing renovation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We regularly work with contractors and owners renovating Bed-Stuy brownstones. Construction lock cylinders (temporary, keyed construction master systems) let contractors in during the build and are then switched to permanent locks before occupancy. We supply and install construction keyed systems and do the final changeover.

Question 3

My Bed-Stuy rental has a broken key stuck in the lock — what do I do?

Accepted Answer

Do not try to pull it with pliers — that can push it deeper or damage the cylinder pins. Call us. Key extraction is a standard service. We remove the broken key, inspect the cylinder for damage, and rekey or replace as needed. The whole job usually takes 20–40 minutes and starts at $65.

Question 4

Is rekeying cheaper than replacing the lock in Bed-Stuy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, significantly. Rekeying ($65–$85) changes the internal pin configuration so old keys no longer work, while keeping the same lock hardware. Full lock replacement ($95–$175) is necessary only if the lock is damaged, worn, or you want to upgrade the security grade. For a typical move-in situation, rekeying is the right call.

Question 5

Can you help a Bed-Stuy landlord change locks after an eviction?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We handle post-eviction lock changes for landlords throughout Bed-Stuy. After a legal eviction (court order in hand), we replace the cylinder or full lock set and key the unit for your use. We require you to have the marshal's paperwork or official eviction order before we begin any eviction lock change — this protects both you and us legally.

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