If you just moved into a Williamsburg apartment, ended a tenancy, lost a key, or had a break-in, you need the locks dealt with today - not next week. B & G Locksmith changes and rekeys locks for renters, homeowners, landlords, supers, and small business owners across Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bushwick, Bed-Stuy, East Williamsburg, Downtown Brooklyn, and every corner of the five boroughs. Walk into our counter inside B & G Hardware at 210 Robeling St, or call us out to your door. Either way, you get a straight answer and the work done right.
What is the difference between a lock change and a rekey, and which one do you need?
A rekey means a locksmith opens the lock, replaces the small pins inside the cylinder, and cuts a new key to match those new pins. The hardware on your door stays exactly the same. It is faster and less expensive than a full swap. A rekey makes sense when your lock is in good condition - a solid Kwikset 980, a Schlage B60N, or a Medeco deadbolt that still operates smoothly - and you simply need to make old keys useless.
A lock change means the entire lock is removed and a new one is installed. You need this when:
- The existing lock is damaged, worn, or was forced
- You want to upgrade from a builder-grade knob lock to a deadbolt
- You are stepping up to a high-security cylinder like a Medeco Maxum or Mul-T-Lock MT5+
- A landlord or super installed the hardware and you have no idea how many copies of that key are floating around Brooklyn
At the B & G counter we carry hardware off the shelf - Schlage, Kwikset, Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, and more. No waiting on a parts order. If you know what you want, we can often have it installed the same day.
How does the lock change or rekey process work at B & G Locksmith in Williamsburg?
You have two options depending on your situation.
Walk-in service at 210 Robeling St: Remove the lock from your door and bring it to the counter inside B & G Hardware. We rekey it while you wait, cut new keys on the spot, and hand everything back in one visit. This works well for landlords rekeying between tenants or anyone who can pop a deadbolt off a door in five minutes.
On-site service at your door: For lockouts, urgent security concerns, or situations where removing the lock yourself is not practical, we come to you. We serve Williamsburg and the surrounding neighborhoods daily - Greenpoint, East Williamsburg, Bushwick, Bed-Stuy, Downtown Brooklyn - and reach other boroughs for scheduled appointments.
- We assess the existing lock and door condition
- We rekey or swap hardware depending on what the situation calls for
- We test the lock and every new key before we leave
- We answer any questions about your door security before we pack up
We do not guess at what you need and upsell you on parts you do not need. If a rekey handles it, that is what we recommend.
What lock brands and security levels does B & G Locksmith work with in Brooklyn?
We work with the full range - from standard residential hardware to restricted-keyway high-security cylinders used in commercial buildings across Brooklyn.
Standard residential: Kwikset and Schlage deadbolts are the most common locks in Brooklyn apartments. We rekey both and carry replacement units in stock. Schlage B-series deadbolts - the B60N and B62N in particular - are a solid upgrade from any builder-grade knob lock.
High-security cylinders: For Williamsburg homeowners, small business owners, and landlords who want restricted keyways that cannot be duplicated at a chain hardware store, we install and service Medeco, Mul-T-Lock MT5+, and ASSA Abloy products. Restricted keys mean copies only come from us - an important detail if you manage a multi-unit building in Bed-Stuy or a retail space in Greenpoint.
Mortise locks: Older Brooklyn brownstones and pre-war buildings often use mortise locks rather than cylindrical deadbolts. We rekey and replace Sargent and Corbin Russwin mortise cylinders common in that building stock.
Commercial and multi-family: Master key systems, keyed-alike setups for landlords, and access control integration - we handle those too. If you run a storefront or manage a building, ask about a master key system that gives tenants or staff individual keys while you hold one key that opens everything.
Call B & G Locksmith at (347) 699-9268 to describe your situation and get honest advice before you commit to anything.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a lock rekey take at B & G Locksmith?
Most rekeys take 15 to 30 minutes in the shop. A technician can also come to your door in Williamsburg or anywhere in Brooklyn if you can't remove the lock yourself.
Can I get all my locks keyed alike so one key opens everything?
Yes. We rekey deadbolts and knob locks to a single key. Bring your locks to the counter at 210 Robeling St or schedule an on-site visit and we handle it on the spot.
Do I need to change the whole lock or just rekey it?
Rekeying works when the lock itself is in good shape. If the lock is damaged, worn, or a low-security grade you want to upgrade, a full lock change is the smarter move. We'll tell you honestly which one fits your situation.
Need a locksmith in Williamsburg? Walk in or call - we are on the corner.
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