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Monday: 9AM - 5PM
Tuesday: 9AM - 5PM
Wednesday: 9AM - 5PM
Thursday: 9AM - 5PM
Friday: 8AM - 4PM
Saturday: ClosedSunday: Closed
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Central Lock & Key is a trusted full-service locksmith shop that has been serving Long Island, New York City, and surrounding areas for over 40 years. They handle a wide range of services, including safes and doors, and are known for their expertise and quality work. Customers appreciate their ability to work with both old-school locks and the latest varieties, thanks to a knowledgeable owner who is considered a true locksmith and a local gem. The business is reliable and responsive, often able to provide same-day service even during late hours. One customer highlighted how Central Lock & Key quickly opened a safe that other locksmiths struggled with, efficiently drilling and installing a new lock in just 10 minutes. They also commend the owner’s skill, describing him as an artist who knows his craft and can handle complex tasks like opening safes, changing combinations, and rekeying locks. While the services may come at a higher price, customers feel they receive excellent value for the quality and expertise provided. Overall, Central Lock & Key is recognized for its professionalism, extensive experience, and dedication to customer satisfaction, making it a go-to choice for lock and safe needs in the area.
If you have that ol'skool lock or a key that none of the hardware stores carry... then call Howard. This guy could've opened Al Capone's vault before Geraldo ever could. It's almost a museum of natural locks as you walk in, but they also have every modern variance available in the marketplace. Howard is the last of the Mohicans of locksmiths ? and clearly knows what he's doing. #LocalGem
I had a safe that had a faulty lock.I called central lock and key. They are not available right. Then they recommended I try to find someone else but they could come in the evening if I needed.I called another locksmith they said they were going to be there in an hour... 4 hours later they came and instead of repairing the lock they told me they're going to cut the safe in half... I told the guy I could do that too, He said what do you want me to do... I said you're a locksmith. I want you to drill the lock, reset it and install this new lock that I purchased.He looked at me like I was crazy. Said he didn't have the manual from the manufacturer to drill the lock. I told...read full review
Howard the owner is an artist, a real Locksmith, not some phony lock salesman that you can find in the streets, he isnt 1000 years old but hes been doing this forever! need your safe opened and the combo changed? Howard is the man! Need all your Medico locks keyed? Howard is the man! He may be a little expensive, but you know what they say, "you get what you pay for"