Locksmith Near Me in Manhattan: Three Real Storefronts, One Phone Number
Search "locksmith near me" in Manhattan and you'll get a mix of call centers, subcontractor apps, and vans that may or may not show up. Basics Plus is the alternative: a real locksmith shop with three storefronts across the island, in business since 1988, staffed by our own licensed locksmiths — not a rotating list of dispatched strangers.
Whether you're standing outside a locked apartment door on the Upper West Side, need a key cut in Greenwich Village, or need lock work done in Midtown, the closest Basics Plus shop is never far. Call (212) 510-8320 and a person answers, day or night, for emergency lockouts.
Which Basics Plus Shop Is Closest to You?
- Basics Plus On Broadway — 2315 Broadway at 83rd Street, New York, NY 10024. Covers the Upper West Side, Lincoln Square, Manhattan Valley, Morningside Heights, Columbus Circle, the Harlem edge, and across the park to the Upper East Side.
- Basics Plus Midtown — 845 2nd Avenue, New York, NY 10017 (near 45th Street). Serves Midtown offices and storefronts.
- Basics Plus Union Square — 121 University Place at 13th Street, New York, NY 10003. Covers Union Square, East Village, Greenwich Village, West Village, Flatiron, Gramercy, NoHo, SoHo, Lower East Side, and Chelsea.
- Main shop — 91 3rd Avenue, New York, NY 10003.
Shop hours are Monday to Saturday, 8:00am to 7:00pm, with emergency lockouts covered 24/7. Walk in with a key in your hand and walk out with copies, or call and we come to your door.
What "Near Me" Means When You're Locked Out
When you call, tell us your cross street, the type of door (apartment, building front door, office suite, or a rolling storefront gate), and whether the key broke off inside. A licensed locksmith is dispatched from whichever of our three shops is closest — downtown calls run out of Union Square, uptown calls out of the Upper West Side shop on Broadway, and Midtown calls out of 845 2nd Avenue. You hear the price before any work starts, and picking or non-destructive entry is always tried first before drilling.
Services Available at Every Location
Every Basics Plus shop handles the same core work, cut and installed by hand at the counter:
- 24/7 emergency lockout service — apartment doors, building front doors, and storefront gates, day or night.
- Key cutting and duplication — standard house keys, building keys, and custom-cut specialty keys, cut on the spot and checked in the lock before you leave.
- High-security and restricted keys — Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy, and Schlage Primus, cut on calibrated machines and tested in a matching cylinder. (Basics Plus is an independent locksmith shop and is not an authorized dealer or agent for these brands.)
- Lock installation and rekeying — basic deadbolts through advanced security hardware, for homes and businesses, plus rekeying so old keys stop working.
- Safe and vault services — all safe types, from a residential floor safe to a commercial vault, including installation and combination changes.
- Security system consultation — a walkthrough of your space to identify what actually needs upgrading before any work is quoted.
Why People Search Past the First Result
- Since 1988. Basics Plus has served Manhattan from storefront locations for more than 35 years.
- Three real storefronts, not a call center or a van fleet.
- Own staff, not subcontractors. Every job is done by trained locksmiths on our payroll.
- Licensed and certified, with quotes given before work starts and no hidden charges added at the door.
FAQ
How do I find a locksmith near me in Manhattan? Call (212) 510-8320. Based on your cross street, we dispatch a locksmith from whichever Basics Plus shop is closest — Union Square, Upper West Side, or Midtown — or you can walk into any of the three storefronts directly.
Is there a locksmith near me open right now? For emergency lockouts, yes — someone answers the phone 24/7. Regular shop hours for walk-in service (key cutting, lock installation, safe work) are Monday to Saturday, 8:00am to 7:00pm.
Do all three Basics Plus locations offer the same services? Yes. Each storefront handles emergency lockouts, key cutting and duplication, high-security keys, lock installation and rekeying, and safe and vault services. Security system consultations are arranged by walking the space with a locksmith.
Will the locksmith near me drill my lock to get in? Most apartment and office lockouts open without drilling — that's always the first approach. If a cylinder has to be drilled, you're told before it happens and the replacement is quoted at the same time.
Do I need ID to have a locksmith open my door? Yes. Basics Plus opens doors for the people who belong behind them — a driver's license, lease, piece of mail, or a super/building manager who can vouch for you all work.
Can the locksmith near me cut a restricted or high-security key? Yes, at all three shops, including Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, Abloy, and Schlage Primus. Restricted systems may require a key control card or written authorization from the building — call ahead and we'll tell you what to bring.