NYC Locksmith Blog
Security tips, lockout help, and straight talk on locks from the SwiftLocksmith technicians who work all five boroughs.
Popular Posts
Can You Copy a High-Security Key? An NYC Locksmith Guide
Not every locksmith can legally copy a Medeco or Mul-T-Lock key. Here is how high-security key duplication works in NYC, and where to go for it.
NYC Lockout Data by Borough: What Our Dispatch Logs Show
Nobody publishes official NYC lockout numbers, so we pulled ours. Here is what our dispatch data shows about when and where New Yorkers get locked out, by borough.
Locked Out of a Brooklyn Brownstone? The Full Guide.
Brooklyn brownstones have two locked doors, three lock types, and a vestibule that traps you between them. Here is how to get back inside without destroying the original 1890s hardware.
Smart Locks in NYC Co-Ops: Allowed, Banned, or Tolerated?
Half of NYC co-op boards allow smart locks. The other half ban them. Most have no policy yet. Here is how to land in the approved column.
Car Key Programming Cost in NYC: Dealer vs Locksmith
Honda dealer quotes $400 to program a replacement key. Toyota wants $500. A NYC locksmith can do the same job at your car for $180 to $280. Here is why the gap exists.
How to Spot a Locksmith Scam Truck in NYC
A real locksmith shows up in a marked van with a name on the side. A scammer arrives in an unmarked sedan and quotes $59. Here is how to tell who is who before you open the door.