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Golden Key Locksmith NYC

Locksmith Company in New York, New York.

Golden Key Locksmith NYC is a locksmith based in New York, NY. Its listed services include emergency lockout, rekeying, lock installation and smart lock installation. Its NYC locksmith licence is reported by the company and not yet verified, so check it with NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCA) before work starts.

4.9on Google · 966 reviews42 years in business
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Quick Overview

iHow this is made

This summary is generated from the verified data on this profile: services, service area, credentials, warranty terms and the company's Google review record. It is reviewed by an editor before publishing and refreshed whenever the underlying data changes. Nothing here is asserted that is not stated elsewhere on this page.

Editorial Standards

Golden Key Locksmith NYC has worked from 328 Columbus Ave on the Upper West Side since 1984, and its website says it was incorporated on June 18 of that year as a family-owned business. Google shows 4.9 stars from 966 reviews, read 2026-10-29. It publishes a New York City locksmith licence number, 2065742-DCA, plus ALOA membership and a Better Business Bureau A+ listing. The shop sells and services commercial doors, high-security locks, master key systems, access control and safes, and runs mobile service across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. Store hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM, with emergency calls answered at any hour.

  • Best for doors, high-security locks and a named city licence
  • Publishes New York City locksmith licence 2065742-DCA and ALOA member number 108034
  • Walk-in store hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM; nights and weekends are by emergency dispatch

Company Facts

Golden Key Locksmith NYC at a Glance

By the numbers

Google rating
4.9out of 5
Customer reviews
966on Google
In business
42years

Rating and review count pulled from Google on October 29, 2026. Years counted from 1984.

The work

Best for
Doors, high-security locks and a named city licence
Primary service
Locksmith

Where

Headquarters
New York, NY
Service area
New York
Emergency service
Yes, 24/7

Money and guarantees

Free estimates
Yes
Financing
Not advertised

Credentials

NYC locksmith licence
2065742-DCA (reported by the company, not verified)

Editorial Review

Our Take on Golden Key Locksmith NYC

Golden Key is the easiest company on this list to verify: a published city licence number, ALOA and BBB listings and a storefront that has stood on Columbus Avenue since 1984. Walk-in hours are weekdays only.

Best forDoors, high-security locks and a named city licence

What We Like

  • Publishes New York City locksmith licence 2065742-DCA and ALOA member number 108034
  • Family-owned, incorporated June 18, 1984, with a permanent Columbus Avenue storefront
  • 4.9 stars from 966 Google reviews, read 2026-10-29
  • Better Business Bureau A+ listing and AAADM-certified automatic door expertise
  • Handles revolving, fire-rated and storefront doors as well as locks and access control

Things to Consider

  • Walk-in store hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM; nights and weekends are by emergency dispatch
  • Staten Island is not on the company's listed service area
  • The licence and membership numbers are the company's own claims, so verify them with the issuers

Customer Ratings

Google Reviews for Golden Key Locksmith NYC

Customer ratings shown here come from Google. They are separate from our editorial review above.

Google rating

4.9

Based on 966 Google reviews

Review data updated October 29, 2026

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Rating Distribution

  • 5 stars97%
  • 4 stars1%
  • 3 stars0%
  • 2 stars0%
  • 1 star2%
iAbout this distribution

The distribution reflects the 966 Google reviews available when this profile's review data was last refreshed on October 29, 2026. Ratings and counts change continuously on Google, so figures here may lag the live profile slightly. We publish only the values returned by the source, never estimates for missing bands.

Editorial Standards

Recent Google Reviews

  • Gage Wyatt5.0

    Came on a recommendation from our building's property management company. Henry spec'd the Chelsea residential building access control correctly for the number of units and credential types we needed. Installation was clean and the management interface was set up during the visit.

    October 2026Google
  • Jamie M. Kelly5.0

    Marcus and Sapir handled an emergency revolving door repair in Tribeca and got everything running quickly. Very responsive service.

    October 2026Google
  • Hailey Freeman5.0

    responded fast to an odd-hour lockout, handled it professionally, and the price was reasonable

    October 2026Google
  • Noah Foster5.0

    Inviting technicians into your home requires complete trust, and Golden Key made us feel 100% comfortable today. The locksmith arrived on schedule, wore shoe covers, kept his workspace spotless, and explained every step clearly. He tested every duplicate key with us before wrapping up. Outstanding customer care!

    October 2026Google

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Ranked#3of 9 locksmiths in New York, NYre-checked October 2026

Editorial Ranking

Why Golden Key Locksmith NYC Made Our Top 9

It holds position 3 in 9 Best Locksmiths in New York, NY (2026).

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Areas Served

Based in New York, NY.

iAbout service coverage

Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. A company will often travel beyond the areas listed here for a large job and decline a small one at the same distance, so confirm your address before scheduling.

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Company Background

About Golden Key Locksmith NYC

Golden Key Locksmith NYC is an Upper West Side shop at 328 Columbus Ave and one of the older names on this list. Its website says the company was incorporated on June 18, 1984, is family owned and still runs from a permanent retail storefront. Google shows 4.9 stars from 966 reviews, read 2026-10-29.

Credentials are easier to check here than at most competitors. The site states New York City locksmith licence 2065742-DCA, ALOA membership number 108034, an Investigative Locksmiths listing (IAIL number 2533), membership in the Safe and Vault Technicians Association and a Better Business Bureau A+ rating. It also lists AAADM-certified automatic door expertise, which matters if you manage a building with revolving or automatic doors.

The services page is broad. Residential work covers lockouts from houses and apartments, lock repair and replacement, rekeying, smart locks, deadbolt upgrades and safe opening. Commercial work covers storefront, glass, fire-rated, revolving and automatic doors, panic bars, door closers, master key systems and keypad, key fob and biometric access control, plus intercoms and cameras. The Google photos show a lettered Golden Key van and the Columbus Avenue storefront.

Store hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM, and the company says its 24/7 emergency service runs from that storefront with mobile locksmiths in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. Staten Island is not on its service area list.

Who it suits: Upper West Side residents, co-op and condo boards, and commercial tenants who want a licensed shop with a long local record. Who it suits less well: someone in Staten Island, or someone who wants a flat price quoted without a visit for door or hardware work.

What to ask before booking: the service call fee and the total price, whether entry will be non-destructive, the warranty on parts and labour, and confirm the licence number with the New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection before work starts.

iWhere this information comes from

Company history, ownership and capability details on this page are provided by the business and reviewed by our editors for plausibility and consistency. They are not the same as the credentials block, where each item carries its own verification status and source.

Editorial Standards

Credentials

  • NYC locksmith licenceNYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCA) · 2065742-DCAReported
  • ALOA memberAssociated Locksmiths of America · 108034Reported
  • IAIL memberInternational Association of Investigative Locksmiths · 2533Reported
  • BBB A+ accredited businessBetter Business BureauReported
iWhat verified means here

Verified means we checked the credential against the authority that issues it and recorded the date. Reported means the business told us and we could not independently confirm it. We publish both, labelled, rather than dropping what we could not check.

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Other Sources

Reputation by Source

We show each source separately rather than blending them into a single score, because they measure different things.

  • Google

    4.9/ 5

    966 customer reviews

  • TenBestFind

    Editorially reviewed

    Ranked #3 in New York locksmiths, October 2026

Pricing

Company Pricing & Estimates

What this company publishes about its own pricing.

Free estimates
Yes
Emergency callout
Available 24/7

Gallery

Project Photos

Business-submitted, reviewed by our editors

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Golden Key Locksmith NYC FAQs

  • What is Golden Key Locksmith NYC's licence number?

    Golden Key's website states New York City locksmith licence 2065742-DCA, ALOA membership 108034 and an IAIL listing, number 2533. Confirm the licence with the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection before work starts, as you would with any locksmith.

  • What are Golden Key Locksmith's store hours, and does it do emergency calls?

    The Columbus Avenue store is open Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM, according to its website. Emergency service is offered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, with mobile locksmiths covering Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx. Call (212) 204-1655.

  • Does Golden Key Locksmith repair commercial and automatic doors?

    Yes. Golden Key lists storefront, revolving, automatic, glass, fire-rated and apartment doors, panic bars and door closers, and says it has AAADM-certified automatic door expertise. It also offers a satisfaction guarantee on its work and free consultations.

  • Is Golden Key Locksmith NYC licensed and insured?

    We checked 0 of 4 credentials against the issuing authority. Verified items carry the date we checked; reported items are what the business told us and we could not independently confirm.

  • What areas does Golden Key Locksmith NYC serve?

    New York. Coverage is as the business describes it, cross-checked against where its recent documented work is. Confirm your address before scheduling, particularly at the edge of a service area.

  • Does Golden Key Locksmith NYC offer emergency service?

    Yes, the company lists emergency availability. Response time depends on demand, and after a storm every company in the market is stretched.

  • What warranty do they offer?

    Warranty terms are not on file. Ask for them in writing before work starts.

  • How was this profile built?

    Credentials come from issuing authorities, ratings from the company's Google Business Profile with the date we read them, and the editorial take from our own review of estimates, warranty documents and public feedback. Anything the business told us is labelled as reported.

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About This Business Profile

Last reviewed
October 2026
Profile last updated
November 11, 2026
Google review data updated
October 29, 2026
Sources checked
Issuing authorities, Google Business Profile, Company website
Could not verify
NYC locksmith licence (reported only), insurance
Sponsorship status
No commercial relationship
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