Locked Out in Williamsburg or Brooklyn? Here's Who to Call

Getting locked out happens fast and always at the wrong moment. B & G Locksmith is a real storefront at 210 Roebling St in Williamsburg, and our locksmiths handle residential and commercial lockouts across all of Brooklyn and the five boroughs every day. Walk in, or call us and we'll come to you.

What types of lockouts does B & G Locksmith handle?

We cover the full range of lockout situations - apartment doors, house front doors, office entries, and storefronts. Here is what that looks like in practice:

• Residential lockouts - Schlage B-series deadbolts, Kwikset SmartKey cylinders, Mul-T-Lock MT5+, and Medeco Maxum are the locks we see most often in Williamsburg, Greenpoint, and Bed-Stuy brownstones and apartments.
• Smart lock lockouts - Dead battery on a Schlage Encode, Yale Assure, or August Smart Lock Pro? We carry standard 9V jumper cables for emergency power and know how to bypass without wiping your access codes.
• Storefront and commercial lockouts - Locked out of your shop on Bedford Ave or your office in Downtown Brooklyn? We handle commercial knob locks, mortise cylinders, and panic bar hardware from brands like Corbin Russwin and Yale.
• Rolling gate locks - Broken or jammed disc lock or hockey puck lock on your rolling gate in Bushwick or East Williamsburg? We open them and replace on the spot from our hardware stock.

If you rent in a building with a super, we can coordinate with them directly. Landlords and property managers in Bed-Stuy and Greenpoint call us regularly for tenant lockouts and keep us on a short list for exactly this reason.

How does the lockout process work when you call B & G Locksmith?

The process is straightforward. Here is what to expect:

1. Call or walk in. Tell us where you are and what type of door and lock you have if you know it. The more detail you give, the faster we can prepare.
2. ID verification at the door. When we arrive, we ask for a photo ID and something that connects you to the address. This is standard practice and protects everyone in the building.
3. Non-destructive entry first. We pick, shimmy, or bypass the lock before we ever drill. Most Schlage, Kwikset, and Yale residential cylinders can be opened without any damage to the lock or door frame.
4. On-the-spot hardware if needed. If the lock is worn out, broken, or you just want it changed after the lockout, we carry cylinders and deadbolts at the counter. No second trip, no waiting on a parts order.

Because we operate out of a physical hardware store, we are not a dispatch call center routing a contractor from far away. When you call, you are talking to the people who will actually show up - or you are already standing at our counter on Roebling St.

Why call a Williamsburg storefront locksmith instead of a phone-only service?

Phone-only locksmith services often involve a central number that dispatches a subcontractor whose location and skill level you cannot verify in advance. You may not know who is coming or how long they will take.

B & G Locksmith is different in a few specific ways:

• Walk-in counter on Roebling St. If you are nearby in Williamsburg, you can walk in and talk to a locksmith face to face. We cut keys while you wait, sell door hardware off the shelf, and answer questions without a sales pitch.
• Neighborhood knowledge. We know the building types in this area - the prewar brownstones in Bed-Stuy with original mortise locks, the newer rentals in Greenpoint with Schlage B60N deadbolts, the roll-down steel gates throughout Bushwick and East Williamsburg. That knowledge speeds up every job.
• No bait-and-switch pricing. We tell you what factors affect the price - lock type, time of day, whether entry is destructive or not - before any work starts. No hidden fees added once the door is open.
• Hardware on hand. If the lock needs replacing after a lockout, we are not waiting on a delivery. Schlage, Medeco, Mul-T-Lock, and Yale cylinders sit on the shelf.

For lockouts anywhere in Brooklyn or the five boroughs, call B & G Locksmith at (347) 699-9268. We are at 210 Roebling St, Williamsburg - walk in during store hours or call any time for emergency service.

Frequently asked questions

Do you charge extra for emergency lockouts?

The price depends on the lock type, time of day, and what work is needed to open the door without damage. We walk you through the factors before any work begins - no surprises.

Can you open my door without replacing the lock?

Usually yes. Most lockouts are handled by picking or bypassing the lock without damage. If the lock is damaged or needs replacing, we carry stock at the counter and can swap it on the spot.

Do I need to prove I live there before you open my door?

Yes. We ask for a photo ID and, when possible, something that ties you to the address - a piece of mail, a lease, or a utility bill. This protects you and your neighbors.