Lock Rekeying in Manhattan, NY | Elite Locksmith and Security

Elite Locksmith and Security

Lock Rekeying in Manhattan

Rekeying is the locksmith's best-kept secret: instead of replacing your locks, we change the internal pins so the old keys no longer work and a fresh set of keys does. Same hardware on your door, completely new key control — usually in a single visit, at a fraction of replacement cost.

The classic moment to rekey is move-in day. Between previous tenants, their roommates, dog walkers, cleaners, and contractors, you have no idea how many copies of your key are floating around Manhattan. Rekeying closes that chapter in under an hour.

It's equally valuable after a breakup, a roommate move-out, a lost key, or employee turnover. Any time key control is in doubt, rekeying restores it cleanly — and we can key multiple locks alike so one key opens everything, if you'd like.

What's included

Move-in rekeying for apartments, co-ops, and houses
Retire lost, stolen, or unreturned keys without replacing hardware
Roommate and relationship changes — restore key control the same day
Office rekeying after staff turnover
Key multiple locks alike: one key for front, back, and side doors
Master-keyed rekeying for buildings that need tiered access

Need help now? Call (212) 671-0532 — 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

How it works

What to Expect

We identify every lock you want rekeyed and the keyway in use.
We repin each cylinder to a new key combination.
You receive a fresh set of keys — as many copies as you need.
Old keys are now useless. Test everything with us before we go.

Common questions

Lock Rekeying — FAQs

What's the difference between rekeying and replacing locks?

Rekeying changes the lock's internal pins so old keys stop working; the hardware stays on your door. Replacing swaps the entire lock. Rekeying is faster and less expensive whenever the existing hardware is in good shape.

I just moved in. How soon should I rekey?

As soon as you can — ideally on move-in day. Every day with unknown key copies in circulation is a day your security depends on strangers' key rings.

Can you make one key work all my locks?

Often, yes — if the locks share a compatible keyway, we can key them alike during the rekey so a single key opens your front door, back door, and anywhere else you choose.

Is rekeying secure, or should I buy new high-security locks?

Rekeying restores key control completely. If your hardware is old, worn, or low-quality, that's the moment to discuss an upgrade — we'll give you an honest assessment of what you have.

Lock Rekeying