Imperial Locksmith & Security works in all five boroughs of New York City, not only Manhattan, and is open 24/7. The business is based at 113 E 31st St, New York, NY 10016. It handles emergency lockouts, lock changes and rekeys, and building and business security work such as access control, master key systems, and security cameras across the city.

What a Manhattan base means for other boroughs

You can visit the Manhattan address in person. Jobs in Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island are done where the door, safe, or car actually is.

Resident, property manager, or business owner

A resident usually has one door and one pressing problem, like a lockout or a new apartment where earlier tenants may still hold keys. A property manager thinks in buildings, sometimes in different boroughs, and about who should open which doors. A business owner wants easy staff entry by day and a door shut tight after hours, often with a record of who came through.

Services matched to each kind of request

For residents

A lockout at any hour calls for 24/7 emergency lockout. Lost keys or a new home point to lock change and rekey. Rekeying makes old keys stop working in the lock you already have, while a lock change replaces the hardware itself.

For a different kind of lock, high-security locks are designed to make picking and unauthorized key copies harder, and smart lock installation lets you open the door with a code or phone. Safes and vaults and automotive locksmith work are also on the list.

For property managers

A master key system lets one key open many doors at set levels: each tenant's key opens one unit, while a master opens them all. Access control systems use cards, fobs, or codes, so removing someone means changing a setting rather than hardware. Intercom and video entry lets residents see a visitor before buzzing them in.

For business owners

Commercial door hardware means locks, closers, and related parts made for doors in constant use. Access control systems set who gets in and when. CCTV and security camera installation gives you footage to review after something happens at the door.

What to have ready before you call

A clear description at the start helps match your call to the right service:

  • The full address and borough, plus any unit, floor, or entrance details.
  • The type of door or item: apartment, storefront, gate, safe, or vehicle, with the car's make, model, and year.
  • What happened, or what you want changed, in a sentence or two.
  • Whether the job is urgent now or planned.

For a lockout, lead with where you are and which door. For a planned upgrade, look over the current lock or panel first so you can describe it.

When you're ready, call Imperial Locksmith & Security at (917) 500-1145. The line is open 24/7, whichever borough the job is in.

Frequently asked questions

Is the emergency lockout service available around the clock in every borough?

Emergency lockout help from Imperial Locksmith & Security is available 24/7 in all five boroughs, not only Manhattan. If the lockout involves a car rather than a home or business door, say so at the start, since automotive locksmith work is a separate service from a door lockout.

Can one locksmith handle security work at several buildings in different boroughs?

Imperial Locksmith & Security works in all five boroughs and offers master key systems, access control systems, intercom and video entry, and commercial door hardware, so buildings in different boroughs can go to one company. A list of each address and its doors makes the request easier to sort.

What is the difference between rekeying and changing a lock?

Rekeying changes the pins inside a lock's cylinder, the part the key turns, so old keys stop working while the lock stays on the door. Changing a lock replaces the hardware. Rekeying suits a working lock with a key problem, and a change suits a worn lock or a switch to a different type.

Can I install a smart lock or access control system on a door I already have?

A smart lock or access control system can often go on an existing door, but the door decides. A smart lock usually replaces the current deadbolt, so the door's thickness and existing holes matter. Access control also depends on the frame and on getting power to the door.