Revoke old key access without replacing your lock. Our NYC locksmiths rekey all lock types quickly and affordably — ideal for new tenants, lost keys, or keyed-alike service.
Rekeying changes the internal pins of your lock so old keys no longer work — new keys are then cut. The result: fresh key control without replacing hardware.
More affordable than a full lock change, rekeying is perfect whenever you need to invalidate old keys. Family-owned Discount Locksmith has been rekeying NYC locks since 1994 — honest service, fair prices.
Rekeying costs significantly less than lock replacement while achieving identical security results.
Rekey multiple locks to operate on one key — very popular for NYC apartments with multiple entry points.
10–15 minutes per lock with full key cutting on-site.
We rekey Schlage, Kwikset, Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Baldwin, and virtually any other lock brand.
Rekeying changes the internal pins so old keys don't work — same lock, new keys. Replacing installs all-new hardware. Rekeying is more affordable; replacement is better for worn locks.
Yes — keyed alike service makes two or more locks work on a single key. We do this all the time for NYC apartments.
10–15 minutes per lock. A full apartment is typically done in under 45 minutes.
Yes — assuming the existing lock is in good condition, a rekeyed lock provides identical security to a brand-new lock.
Yes. Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, and other high-security brands can be rekeyed with the proper tools and authorized key blanks.
Call for a free quote. Rekeying is typically significantly more affordable than lock replacement.