What a fantastic key shop! I came in just this morning to get a copy of a particularly difficult key of mine. It's for a very old lock and I'd had alternative places (like Ace Hardware) make a few copies of it that just wouldn't work. One visit to 5th Ave Key Shop (and 5 minutes later), I was walking away with a brand new key that cost me $3 (which was cheaper than Ace Hardware) -- and most importantly, worked. Had it not, the locksmith had already offered an alternative solution to come out to assess the door/fix the cylinders in the lock. I'm so pleased with the quality of service here and will definitely turn to this shop for all key-related things in the future. This was an important reminder to support local businesses! read more

I am very appreciative of this key store in parkslope. You can your keys made up in a flash very professional establishment.

I've been using this shop for years because their duplicate keys always seem to work fine, unlike those U've had made at local hardware stores. Today I found myself locked out after my lock malfunctioned; my key kept turning without opening the deadbolt. 5th Avenue was able to send a locksmith out within an hour. After getting the lock open he initially said that I'd probably need a new lock, but after removing the lock discovered that there were loose screws. The lock worked fine once they were tightened and it was lubricated; he could easily have sold me a new lock, but saved me that considerable expense so I only had to pay their minimum service charge--not cheap, but well worth the cost IMO. read more

I went in for a key copy and he made my key. He then said there's a $10 minimum for card, which is totally fine. I said I would go to the atm and get him cash. I asked for my personal keys back (not the key copy) and he refused to give them back to me. He became very rude and hostile and started fighting with me to not give me my keys back. I thought he was going to do something sketchy with my car key since he wouldn't give it back. I finally got the keys back from him literally fighting him tooth and nail. He originally said the price was $4 and when I came back to give him $5, he only gave me 10 cents in change. DO NOT come here unless you want to be treated rudely and get ripped off. Very disappointed and will be going back to the key guys on 5th. read more

I had a pair difficult to cut keys and 5th Ave Key Shop was excellent. The copied keys worked perfectly.

I tried a few shops closer to me in Crown Heights looking to copy a key for a small safe, but no luck. These guys had exactly what I needed - I was in and out in 5 minutes. Amazing collection of machines, keys, and accessories to look at in the shop as well. read more

Good work, done quickly, at a fair price. Helped us keep old locks on our brownstone in good working order. Did their beat to keep costs manageable. read more

Quick service, and key cut fit perfectly. I was In and out in less than 5 minutes- I'll be back next time that I need a key copied.

I love this place. Respectable, pleasant, and professional! After getting grief from the disrespectful idiot at "Bath Avenue Hardware" who kept messing up on my bottom lock key, I found nirvana in Park Slope. The guy looked at the faulty copy from "Bath Beach Hardware" and told me that the machine used cut way too deep and was not the proper machine for cutting a duplicate for certain types of keys. He offered to repair the faulty key, but it was beyond repair. Since this guy at "5th Avenue Key Shop" knew his business, I decided to have two keys made, one for me and the other for my brother. I was even told that if there were any problems, the keys would be taken care of without a hassle. These keys work! Worth paying $2 for each duplicate. Very happy! read more

Nicky turned up this morning just to do a quote after i'd received 2 quotes from other companies for up to $950 to replace/repair/fix problems we were having with 2 50+ year old locks. Nope no need to replace everything here, will just needs some new parts, i'll charge you $85 + parts of $15 Shazaam 20-25 mins later (about 10 mins each lock problems solved, both working perfectly and he cleaned up after himself). Cant reccomend Nicky enough, was happy to write that check out. read more

Nicky showed up EARLY! That was a good sign. He was knowledgable, friendly and got the job done quickly and well (replacing a very old, discontinued lock with a better, new one). The fee was more than reasonable and the service was outstanding -- highly recommended! read more

Never felt more discriminated than dealing with them. Came to have a key duplicated, after he looked at me then tells me that I have to bring the vehicle and documents proving I could own it, like I couldn't own it. And I needed a safe, instead of spending I rather take my money somewhere else.... Do not give them business!!!! read more

As a new Park Slope resident, I am so happy to have heard about 5th Ave Key Shop. After closing on our apartment we only received one exterior building key (there are two of us!) and no mailbox keys. A neighbor recommended this locksmith and I am so happy he did. Not only were they able to cut a copy of our more complex building key in no time, but they also came over and swiftly and efficiently opened up our mailbox and replaced the lock. Good value and super professional. Will definitely be using them in the future! read more

Big plus that they have the tools to machine keys out of steel to fit old school mailboxes.

Works every time ,very convenient and consistent.ill keep using them. I always have trouble installing and repairing locks.go to the pros read more

Wanted $400 cash to order a lock which may or may not have worked with no guarantee. My husband went to All Security Locksmiths, they told him to buy a tool and how to fix the lock, free of charge. Glad the other reviewers didn't get ripped off, we almost did ! read more

DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS! Yes it's a movie but if you've never seen the movie, just come here to see it live on 5th Avenue. Price gouging & horrible customer service at its finest. These guys tried to charge me $125 (talked them down to $75) for a key that did not work, so we were locked out of our apartment overnight! AND they REFUSED to refund my money! They said it was not their problem that the key did not work (human error perhaps?) & they refused to try & redo the key or resolve the situation. I didn't realize keys cost so much these days but I need to start investing in brass! read more

All I can say is, they made two perfect copies of a key that, between my wife and me, we had tried 5 other locksmiths/hardware stores, none of whom had the correct blank, or could manage to make a working copy. Well done sir. read more

5th Avenue Locksmith, as far as key making goes, is the best. I've used these guys a while now, and I've concluded that if they can't dupe your key, no one can. And the copies they make are sometimes better fitting in the lock than the one I copied! (I have no idea how that works). And they aren't expensive. NEVER any problems. I only know this place for making keys. read more

So amazingly nice, professional, and responsive. They arrived quickly when I locked myself out, and ended up spotting and fixing some issues with my lock. Their customer service turns a frustrating morning into a fine experience. read more

I cannot speak highly enough about this place! Sunday night we were locked IN our apartment. That's right. Not outside; inside. With dinner guests arriving in an hour. Ron, the technician/guardian angel, got to our apartment in 15 minutes!!! Thank goodness for Ron. He was quick, extremely polite and just wonderful overall. read more

Nicky replaced plate, knobs, and lock cylinder for our building in Brooklyn. He was efficient and explained what he was doing. Great service, friendly, and reasonable. read more

This place cannot be trusted. They make promises that they do not keep, and then deny that they made them. Get your keys made somewhere else. read more

These guys were prompt in an emergency this fall, and when their repairs developed a glitch later in the year, they came and revised the original repair, gratis. They also replaced another lock in the house for a modest cost. They were pleasant, professional and I would recommend them to anyone. (We're in Ft Greene/Clinton Hill, btw). They take cards, but would prefer cash I think. read more

When my wife was stranded outside in the rain because of an exterior door that wouldn't close and lock I gave 5th Avenue Key Shop a call. They said they could get someone over some time during the day, but quickly called back and were at the house within 30 minutes. The door was repaired and lockable soon after they arrived. I definitely recommend them in an emergency. read more

Nicky was great. He spent a lot of time on a tricky job and really went the extra mile. Totally pleased with the work and the cost was very reasonable. He charged exactly what I was quoted before work began, even though the job was a little more complicated than we originally thought. He really took the time to do quality work. Recommend! read more

I paid hundreds of dollars to replace 2 car keys, one never really worked and the other broke within 6 months. The owner refused to help replace the keys and told me to take up my concerns with the car dealer. No accountability for services, unfriendly. read more

I had a unique issue with a set of old entryway doors which are original to my brownstone. I needed doorknobs installed so that I could secure the doors AND I had 2 sets of non-matching vintage doorknobs which I wanted to use. Nicki came over, looked at the doors and what I needed, went back to the shop to tinker with what I had to make it work and came back for installation which included drilling a hole for the spindle in a faceplate. He did it all rather quickly for such an amazing price! I am so elated b/c I have had these doors for years and have been unable to get them to stay closed and locked! Now they do, AND my beautiful doorknobs are in place. Would absolutely recommend!! read more

Great service, though because of that, their schedule is often completely booked. They are fair, not just out there to make a buck. They make housecalls and copy keys in their shop. Nice folks. read more

Its truly not my style to publicly trash anyone, so I'll just share my experience with the #5thavekeyshop. I brought my car their to get an extra key made. Well not only they weren't able to give me a duplicate They messed up the originally key and triggered the anti theft system in which shut the whole car down. Then called me and told me to pick up my car. Claiming that it wasn't their falt.( I've already paid in full the $250.00 fee for the key). They said that they've been doing this for years and it had to be something wrong with the hardware in my car. Turns out the only one that can fix the problem is the Nissan dealer. Him and I went back and forth before he decided to have it towed to Nissan. A week and $952.00 in addition to $250.00 later, I got my car back. Nissan gave me a report on what was done to the car and told me whoever was trying to program an extra key for the car did the wrong programming. And when that happens the car shuts down. #5thavekeyshop aka Larry told me that Nissan were crooks and over charged me. And once again said to me that it wasn't his falt. That's my story folks. Any questions? I'll be more than happy to appease. One luv read more

I'm a retired real estate professional and can tell you that everyone in the business in Park Slope knows that this is THE locksmith to recommend. They are knowledgeable, reliable, willing to give advice and their prices are reasonable. They did some work for me in my home recently. The locksmith fixed a long standing problem with my lock, did the work expertly and quickly. Highly recommended. read more

Needed to swap out cylinders on 2 old locks. Nicky, the technician, came within the time window initially confirmed, swapped out one cylinder and didn't have the model needed to swap out the 2nd lock. So he put in a temporary new cylinder, returned on Monday and put in the permanent high security cylinder we agreed on. Charged me only for one visit. And overall prices were much less than anywhere else I called, including Angie's List "Big Deal" offer! Would definitely use again. read more

Locked out and was helped at 9:30pm Tuesday night - the locksmith came all the way from Staten Island to Park Slope. Courteous and professional and reasonably priced. read more

Went there with a door knob that wouldn't work. They looked at, sold me the correct spindle and explained how to install it correctly.

I am so grateful for the advice I received here! 'Before sending a locksmith, try these tricks'... I did and saved lots of $. Friendly and helpful, thanks again. Locked out from Montreal. read more

THE BEST KEY SHOP IN BROOKLYN. After having SEVERAL problems with my office key lock, John helped me out so much and gave me some great prices. Also, when I was having problems installing it myself, Nicky came over right away and helped me install it, no problem whatsoever! Great help!!! Cannot recommend them enough. read more