Question 1

I rent a limestone rowhouse in Prospect Lefferts Gardens — the lock is original to the building. Should I worry?

Accepted Answer

Original PLG rowhouse locks are often 40–60 years old. The main concerns are worn pins (easy to pick or bump) and a cylinder that could fail mechanically. If the key operates smoothly and nothing looks cracked or rusty, a rekey with new pins gives you 5–10 more years. If the mechanism is stiff or the key wobbles, replacement is smarter. We inspect and advise honestly.

Question 2

My PLG apartment was listed on a Facebook rental group — I am worried the previous poster may still have keys. What do I do?

Accepted Answer

Rekey immediately. Informal Facebook and Craigslist rental chains often have multiple people who had keys — the original lister, anyone who "showed" the apartment, and possibly prior tenants. Rekeying at $65–$85 eliminates all of those in 20 minutes. This is the number one thing to do when moving into any informal sublet.

Question 3

How do I find a legitimate locksmith serving Prospect Lefferts Gardens who is not a scam operation?

Accepted Answer

Check: (1) does the company have a NYC DCWP locksmith license?, (2) do their Google reviews look legitimate and consistent?, (3) do they give a full price on the phone — not a "starting from $35" teaser? All three yes = likely legitimate. Avenue Locksmith passes all three and will verify our NYC locksmith license number on request.

Question 4

Can you install a smart lock on a PLG rowhouse door with a transom window above it?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Smart lock installation is independent of what is above the door. We assess the door thickness and backset, install the appropriate smart lock model, and configure it. A transom window above the door does not affect the deadbolt installation below it. Most PLG rowhouse door installs take 45–60 minutes.

Question 5

I share a PLG apartment with two roommates — can all three of us have different keys that all open the same lock?

Accepted Answer

A standard rekeyed lock produces one key combination — all three copies open the door, but they are identical keys. For three truly different keys that open the same lock, you would need a master key system, which adds significant cost. Most roommate situations are fine with identical keys cut to the same bitting — you each have your own physical key, but they are mechanically identical.

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