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Locksmiths · New York, NYLast reviewed October 2026

9 Best Locksmiths in New York, NY (2026)

TenBestFind ranks 9 locksmiths in New York, NY. Each company was checked against the criteria set out under How we chose. Lists name up to ten companies, and this one stops at 9 because only 9 met them. The list was last reviewed on October 29, 2026.

Top Notch Locksmith & Security, Mr. Locks and Golden Key Locksmith NYC lead our New York locksmith list, three Manhattan companies rated 4.8 or higher on Google from 966 to 1,310 reviews each. Top Notch dispatches vans to all five boroughs, Mr. Locks has run a Second Avenue shop since 2003, and Golden Key has stood on Columbus Avenue since 1984 and publishes its city licence number. Village Lock And Key, Alto Locksmith, Paragon Security & Locksmith, Sullivan Locksmith Services, Metropolitan Locksmith and Sunny Locksmith complete the nine.

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The Ranking

Our top 9 locksmiths in New York

New York City locksmith work looks different from the rest of the country. Prewar walk-ups run aging cylinders and mortise locks, co-op and condo buildings depend on intercoms, buzzers and key fobs, and tenant turnover in every borough keeps rekeying busy. Lockouts spike late at night, which is why most companies here advertise 24 hour service. The check that matters most is the licence. New York City requires locksmiths to be licensed by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, known as DCWP. Ask the technician for the licence number before any work starts and check it with the city, and get the full price, a marked vehicle and photo ID as well. Only two companies on this list, Golden Key and Sunny Locksmith, publish a city licence number on their websites. The others say they are licensed, so we say plainly where a number is missing and tell you to ask for it. All nine have a Manhattan address and serve Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx, and most also list Staten Island. Yonkers, Newark, Jersey City and Hempstead are outside New York City and are not covered here.

  1. 01

    Best for intercoms, access control and 24/7 lockouts

    Top Notch Locksmith & Security

    4.9(1310 Google reviews)
    Best forIntercoms, access control and 24/7 lockouts
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 1,310 Google reviews, with stocked vans serving all five boroughs around the clock.

    What we like

    • 1,310 Google reviews, the most on this list
    • Vans stocked with Medeco and Mul-T-Lock locks
    • Installs Comelit intercoms and access control

    Things to consider

    • A September 2026 review reports a $125 quote rising to $575 on arrival, so get the price in writing

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Intercoms, access control and 24/7 lockouts
    Service area
    New York
    Address
    109 W 39th St, Concourse 1
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Licensed and insured (company statement, no number published)
  2. 02

    Best for commercial door hardware and walk-in key cutting

    Mr. Locks

    4.8(1003 Google reviews)
    Best forCommercial door hardware and walk-in key cutting
    In business23 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.8 from 1,003 Google reviews at a storefront with a full key counter.

    What we like

    • Second Avenue shop open since 2003
    • Keyless, mortise and panic bar hardware
    • Safes, gates and window bars

    Things to consider

    • Google, the website and the shop sign show three different phone numbers

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Commercial door hardware and walk-in key cutting
    Service area
    New York
    Address
    400 2nd Ave
    Years in business
    23 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Licensed, bonded and insured (company statement, no number published)
  3. 03

    Best for doors, high-security locks and a published city licence

    Golden Key Locksmith NYC

    4.9(966 Google reviews)
    Best forDoors, high-security locks and a named city licence
    In business42 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 966 Google reviews and the most checkable credentials on the list.

    What we like

    • City licence 2065742-DCA published
    • Family-owned since 1984 on Columbus Avenue
    • Revolving, fire-rated and automatic door work

    Things to consider

    • Store hours are weekdays 8:30 AM to 5 PM, and Staten Island is not served

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Doors, high-security locks and a named city licence
    Service area
    New York
    Address
    328 Columbus Ave
    Years in business
    42 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    NYC locksmith licence
  4. 04

    Best for key copies and fast Village lockouts

    Village Lock And Key

    5.0(227 Google reviews)
    Best forKey cutting and fast Village lockouts
    In business8 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    5.0 from 227 Google reviews at a real Greenwich Village shopfront.

    What we like

    • Sixth Avenue shop with a 24/7 sign
    • 15 to 30 minute mobile arrival promised
    • 5.0 rating from 227 reviews

    Things to consider

    • Open since 2018 and publishes no licence number

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Key cutting and fast Village lockouts
    Service area
    New York
    Address
    453A 6th Ave
    Years in business
    8 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Licensed and DCWP certified (company statement, no number published)
  5. 05

    Best for upfront pricing and non-destructive lockouts

    Alto Locksmith

    4.8(462 Google reviews)
    Best forUpfront pricing and non-destructive lockouts
    In business3 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.8 from 462 Google reviews and the clearest published pricing on the list.

    What we like

    • Published price guide for lockouts and rekeys
    • No night or weekend surcharge
    • Owner Nimrod Altit named on the site

    Things to consider

    • Started in 2023 and sits in a concourse-level unit

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Upfront pricing and non-destructive lockouts
    Service area
    New York
    Address
    875 3rd Ave, Concourse Level
    Years in business
    3 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Licensed and insured (company statement, no number published)
  6. 06

    Best for smart locks, intercoms and electronic security

    Paragon Security & Locksmith

    4.9(730 Google reviews)
    Best forAccess control, intercoms and smart locks
    In business30 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 730 Google reviews and a service list that goes well past locks.

    What we like

    • Glass storefront on West 8th Street
    • In business since 1996
    • Access control, cameras and system design

    Things to consider

    • The site shows licence number 1395130 without naming who issued it

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Access control, intercoms and smart locks
    Service area
    New York
    Address
    24 W 8th St
    Years in business
    30 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Licence number published on website
  7. 07

    Best for property managers and high-security cylinders

    Sullivan Locksmith Services Inc

    5.0(298 Google reviews)
    Best forProperty managers and high-security cylinders
    In business21 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    5.0 from 298 Google reviews at a family-owned Sullivan Street showroom open since 2005.

    What we like

    • Technicians are W-2 employees, fingerprinted
    • Authorized for Mul-T-Lock, Medeco and Schlage
    • Free on-site estimate

    Things to consider

    • The site gives no city licence number

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Property managers and high-security cylinders
    Service area
    New York
    Address
    229 Sullivan St
    Years in business
    21 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Licensed, bonded and insured (company statement, no number published)
  8. 08

    Best for old-school key cutting and Medeco locks

    Metropolitan Locksmith

    4.9(638 Google reviews)
    Best forOld-school key cutting and Medeco locks
    In business43 years
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 638 Google reviews at a family-owned West Village shop.

    What we like

    • Corner shop on Perry Street since 1983
    • Keys cut while you wait
    • Medeco, safes and Siedle intercoms

    Things to consider

    • The website is dated and shows no licence number

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Old-school key cutting and Medeco locks
    Service area
    New York
    Address
    165 7th Ave S
    Years in business
    43 years
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    Licensed, insured and bonded (company statement, no number published)
  9. 09

    Best for a checkable licence and a dated job log

    Sunny Locksmith

    4.9(242 Google reviews)
    Best forDated job records and a published city licence
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyAvailable

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 242 Google reviews and the most open record of recent work.

    What we like

    • City licence 2096389-DCA published
    • Dated jobs with cross streets and photos
    • Own dispatch, no national call centre

    Things to consider

    • 242 reviews, fewer than the larger shops, and no founding year stated

    Services

    • Emergency lockout
    • Rekeying
    • Lock installation
    • Smart lock installation
    Key details
    Best for
    Dated job records and a published city licence
    Service area
    New York
    Address
    130 7th Ave S
    Emergency service
    Available
    Credentials
    NYC locksmith licence

Side by Side

Compare the top locksmiths in New York

Ranking position reflects our editorial review, not customer ratings.

Editorial comparison of the 9 ranked companies. Customer ratings, where shown, come from the source named on each company profile.
RankCompanyBest forKey servicesService areaGoogle ratingEmergencyProfile
01Top Notch Locksmith & SecurityIntercoms, access control and 24/7 lockoutsEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationNew York4.9(1310)YesView
02Mr. LocksCommercial door hardware and walk-in key cuttingEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationNew York4.8(1003)YesView
03Golden Key Locksmith NYCDoors, high-security locks and a named city licenceEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationNew York4.9(966)YesView
04Village Lock And KeyKey cutting and fast Village lockoutsEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationNew York5.0(227)YesView
05Alto LocksmithUpfront pricing and non-destructive lockoutsEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationNew York4.8(462)YesView
06Paragon Security & LocksmithAccess control, intercoms and smart locksEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationNew York4.9(730)YesView
07Sullivan Locksmith Services IncProperty managers and high-security cylindersEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationNew York5.0(298)YesView
08Metropolitan LocksmithOld-school key cutting and Medeco locksEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationNew York4.9(638)YesView
09Sunny LocksmithDated job records and a published city licenceEmergency lockout, Rekeying, Lock installationNew York4.9(242)YesView

Coverage

Locksmith companies serving New York and nearby areas

Most companies in this ranking work across New York and the surrounding suburbs. Coverage and travel fees vary, so confirm your address is inside the service area before scheduling.

  • New York

Service coverage across New York. Individual company areas are listed on each profile.

Methodology

How we chose the best locksmiths in New York

We checked Google Maps data and company websites for New York locksmiths on October 29, 2026. Each company had to be operating, rated 4.5 or higher from at least 50 Google reviews, have a working website of its own, a real logo and a street address in one of the five boroughs. Companies are listed in Google Maps order, with disclosures where we found problems. We rejected companies whose Google phone number differed from the one on their own website, such as Rainbow Locksmith NY and SOS Locksmith, a template site that advertised the whole country, and listings with too few reviews. Mr. Locks is included even though three phone numbers appear for it, and we say so on its profile. No company paid for a place. Ratings and review counts were read on October 29, 2026. We did not verify any licence number with the city, so check each one yourself.

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Hiring

How to choose a locksmith in New York

  1. Get a firm price on the phone

    Ask for the full cost of the job, call-out included, before anyone drives over. A real shop can quote a lockout or a rekey in one call.

  2. Ask for the business name

    Write down the registered name and the address. Many listings are call centres that pass the job to whoever is closest.

  3. Check ID when they arrive

    The technician should match the company you called, with a marked vehicle or ID. A reputable locksmith will also ask for proof that you live there.

  4. Ask about the method

    Most lockouts can be opened without drilling. If the first move is to drill and replace the lock, ask why before you agree.

  5. Get a written invoice

    The invoice should name the company, the parts used and the labour. Keep it in case the new lock fails.

  6. Ask about the warranty

    New hardware usually carries a manufacturer warranty, and the work should carry the locksmith's own. Get both lengths in writing.

Questions to ask before hiring

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Red flags

  • A very low quote on the phone that grows once the door is open
  • No business name, only a generic 'locksmith service' answer
  • Drilling the lock as the first and only option
  • An unmarked car and no ID
  • Cash only, with no invoice

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FAQ

Locksmith companies in New York FAQs

Do locksmiths in New York City need a licence?

Yes. New York City requires locksmiths to be licensed by the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection. Ask the technician for the licence number and check it with the city before work starts. Golden Key and Sunny Locksmith publish their numbers on their websites; the other companies here say they are licensed but do not.

How much does a locksmith cost in New York City?

Prices depend on the job and the hour, so ask for the total, including the service call fee, before anyone is sent. Alto Locksmith publishes a guide of about $85 to $150 for a lockout and $50 to $150 per lock for rekeying. One reviewer reported a phone quote that rose sharply on arrival, so get the price in writing or by text.

Which New York locksmith installs intercoms and access control?

Top Notch Locksmith & Security lists Comelit intercoms and access control, Paragon Security & Locksmith lists intercoms, access control and cameras, and Golden Key lists keypad, key fob and biometric access control. Metropolitan Locksmith lists Siedle video intercoms. Call to confirm what each does for your building.

Editorial Record

About this ranking

Originally published
October 2026
Last reviewed
October 2026
Companies evaluated
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