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E ELITE LOCKSMITH
& Security · New York
Chelsea · New York · Open 24 Hours

Manhattan's Classic Locksmith, Done Right.

From our home at 345 7th Ave, Elite Locksmith and Security serves Manhattan homes, businesses, and drivers around the clock — with the care of an old New York craft and the reliability of a modern service.

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What we do

Fifteen Services, One Standard: Done Properly

Emergency lockouts, residential and commercial work, car keys, smart locks, safes, and everything a Manhattan door might need — each service handled by a locksmith who treats your door like their own.

24/7 Emergency Lockout Service

Locked out of your home, office, or car? Our locksmiths dispatch around the clock, arriving ready to get you back inside without damage.

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Residential Locksmith

Locks, keys, and peace of mind for Manhattan apartments, co-ops, condos, and brownstones — installed and serviced with care.

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Commercial Locksmith

Locks, master keys, and access control for Manhattan offices, shops, and restaurants — scheduled around your business hours.

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Car Keys & Auto Locksmith

Lost car keys, keys locked inside, broken fobs — we cut and program automotive keys on the spot, wherever your car is parked.

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Smart Lock Installation

Keypad, fingerprint, and app-controlled locks — keyless convenience installed cleanly on your existing door.

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Lock Rekeying

New keys, same locks — rekeying retires old keys in minutes. The smart move after moving in, losing keys, or staff changes.

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Why Elite

A Neighborhood Locksmith, Not a Call Center

We're based at 345 7th Ave in Chelsea — not a dispatch warehouse across the river. When you call (212) 671-0532, you reach people who know Manhattan's buildings: pre-war co-ops with strict boards, tenements with century-old mortise locks, glass storefronts that can't afford downtime.

  • Local & accountable — a real Chelsea address, a real local number, answered 24/7.
  • Non-destructive first — picking and bypassing before drilling, always.
  • Honest diagnosis — we repair where repair makes sense and show you why when it doesn't.
  • Respect for buildings — landmark rules, co-op boards, and historic hardware handled with care.

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Polished brass deadbolt and handle on a Manhattan apartment door
Where we work

30 Manhattan Neighborhoods

From Chelsea — our home — to Midtown, the Villages, the Upper East and West Sides, and Lower Manhattan. If you're in Manhattan, we're nearby.

ChelseaHell's KitchenMidtownMidtown EastMidtown WestFlatiron DistrictNoMadMurray HillKips BayGramercyUnion SquareHudson YardsHudson SquareWest VillageGreenwich VillageEast VillageSoHoNoLItaTriBeCaFinancial DistrictBattery Park CityCivic CenterChinatownLower East SideTwo BridgesUpper West SideLincoln SquareUpper East SideMorningside HeightsGarment District
From the blog

Locksmith Advice, Worth Reading

Locked Out of Your NYC Apartment? Here's Exactly What to Do

Locked out in Manhattan? Stay calm, stay safe, and follow these steps — from checking every entry point to calling a 24/7 locksmith who won't damage your door.

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Moving Into a NYC Apartment? Rekey vs. Replace — What You Actually Need

New lease, new keys? Here's how to think about rekeying versus replacing your locks on move-in day — and why one of them is almost always the right call.

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Smart Locks for NYC Apartments: What Renters and Landlords Should Know

Keypad, fingerprint, app-controlled — smart locks are great for apartment life, but NYC rentals have rules. Here's how to get keyless convenience without landlord trouble.

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Locked Out? We're On Our Way.

Day or night, our Chelsea-based locksmiths are ready to help — homes, businesses, and vehicles across Manhattan.

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