Lose the keys. Install access control.
Replace mechanical keys with keypads, fobs, or smartphone access. Especially valuable for buildings with high tenant turnover, offices, gyms, and retail.
PIN-code entry on a single door. Best for offices and small retail. Standalone — no network needed.
HID, Schlage, Yale, Salto. Multi-door networked systems with revocable credentials.
Yale Assure, August, Schlage Encode. App-based access, temporary codes for guests, full audit trail.
Door release for video intercom systems and access control panels. Fail-safe or fail-secure depending on door function.
High-security commercial entry. Pair with REX (request-to-exit) and emergency egress per NYC code.
Full event logs (who entered, when, which door). Required for some commercial leases and insurance.
No call-for-quote games.
Final price depends on the lock type, hardware, and time of day. We’ll quote a firm number on the phone before we dispatch.
Why Brooklyn Locksmith Group
How a real four-storefront franchise stacks up against a phone-only call center or a one-shop locksmith.
| Feature | Us Brooklyn Locksmith Group | Phone-only call center | Single-shop locksmith |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/7 dispatch with sub-6-min response | ✓ | Sometimes | — |
| Real physical storefront in your neighborhood | 4 | — | 1 |
| Licensed & bonded (NYC DCWP) | ✓ | Outsourced | ✓ |
| AI dispatch — pickup on the first ring | ✓ | — | — |
| Local technicians (no overflow contractors) | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| Door, intercom, access control, cameras | ✓ | Subcontracted | Limited |
| Transparent ballpark pricing before dispatch | ✓ | — | Sometimes |
| Warranty on parts + labor | 90 days | — | Varies |
| Same dispatcher remembers your building | ✓ | — | ✓ |
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Common questions.
Do I need to rip out my existing locks?
No. Most access control hardware installs alongside your existing mechanical lock. You keep the physical key as backup, but daily access is by code/fob/phone.
What about power outages?
Depends on hardware spec. Fail-safe = unlocks on power loss (good for emergency egress). Fail-secure = stays locked. For exterior building entry we typically spec fail-secure with battery backup.
Can I revoke a fob if someone leaves?
Instantly, on networked systems. Standalone keypads require a code change, which we can do remotely or you can do via the keypad menu.
Will it integrate with my building intercom?
For most modern intercoms (Doorbird, ButterflyMX, Latch), yes — they have access control built in or integrate with major systems. We confirm compatibility before quoting.