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Lock Rekeying in West Hollywood, CA

Crenshaw Lock Company provides 24/7 mobile lock rekeying in West Hollywood, California. We come to your apartment, condo, or home and rekey the existing locks so old keys stop working, without replacing your hardware. Call (323) 997-8867 to talk through your doors and get scheduled.

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Rekeying changes the inside of a lock so that a new key operates it and every previous key no longer does. The lock body, deadbolt, and handle stay on the door. In West Hollywood, where so much of the housing is older, multi-unit, and full of hardware worth keeping, that is often a better answer than swapping everything out. Think of the 1920s and 1930s Spanish and Mediterranean courtyard apartments and Art Deco buildings, many with original hardware that gives the doors their character.

People call us for rekeying for a handful of familiar reasons: they just moved in and have no idea who holds copies of the keys, a unit is turning over between tenants, a roommate or ex-partner left with a key, a resident manager changed, or a key was lost and nobody wants to wonder where it ended up. Rekeying handles all of these at a fraction of the disruption of a full lock replacement, and you can often keep the same look on your door.

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles and Ventura County since 1987, led by owner and lead technician David Shar. We are fully mobile and available around the clock, so there is no shop to visit. We bring the tools and key stock to your door, whether that is a courtyard unit near Fountain Ave, a condo off the Strip, or a small-lot home in Norma Triangle.

How it works in West Hollywood

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    Tell us about the doors

    Call (323) 997-8867 and describe what needs rekeying: how many locks, whether they are deadbolts, knobs, or handlesets, and the reason for the change. Mention if the building uses a master-key system, an intercom or buzzer, or has HOA rules. That helps us bring the right parts.

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    We come to you

    We are fully mobile and work 24/7, so we travel to your West Hollywood address with our equipment. Since we do not operate a storefront, everything happens at your door, which is convenient for tenants, owners, and property managers alike.

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    Check the hardware

    On arrival we inspect each lock to confirm it can be rekeyed reliably. Many older locks work fine. If a lock is worn, damaged, or a poor fit for rekeying, we say so and explain your options rather than rekeying something that will fail soon.

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    Rekey the cylinders

    We remove the cylinders, change the internal pin configuration, and set them to a new key. Where it makes sense, we can rekey several locks to the same key so you carry one key for the front door, deadbolt, and others.

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    Match to the building if needed

    For rent-controlled units or buildings with existing hardware, we can work to keep the locks consistent with the rest of the property. For master-key setups, we coordinate so the unit works with the system the building intends to keep.

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    Test and hand over keys

    We test every new key repeatedly, confirm that the old keys no longer operate the lock, and check that the doors latch and deadbolt smoothly. You leave with working new keys and the confidence that earlier keys are dead.

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What affects the price

  • How many locks or cylinders need rekeying, since each one is worked on individually.
  • The type of hardware: standard deadbolts and knobs differ from high-security cylinders or less common brands.
  • Whether the locks are part of a master-key system, which takes more planning and coordination.
  • How many new keys you want cut, and whether several locks should share a single key.
  • The condition of older hardware, since worn locks may need a repair or replacement part alongside rekeying.
  • The time of day or night you need service, given that we are available around the clock.

Why West Hollywood chooses us

  • Fully mobile service, so the work happens at your door and nobody has to visit a shop.
  • In business since 1987, with long experience in older Southern California buildings and their original hardware.
  • Owner-led by David Shar, so the standards you hear on the phone are the ones applied on the job.
  • Honest assessments: if a lock should be replaced instead of rekeyed, we tell you why.
  • Comfortable with multi-unit realities like master-key systems, unit turnovers, and matching existing building hardware.
  • Available 24/7, which helps when a move-in, sale closing, or tenant exit does not follow business hours.

Lock Rekeying across West Hollywood

West Hollywood packs a lot of different buildings into a small footprint, and rekeying needs vary with them. Along the Sunset Strip, near the Whisky a Go Go, The Roxy, and the high-rises around Sierra Towers, condo owners often want locks rekeyed after a purchase or a change in who has access, while keeping within HOA expectations. In the 90069 area, that can mean coordinating around building rules and shared entry systems.

Farther into the grid, Boystown along Santa Monica Blvd and the Avenues and Design District around Melrose Ave have plenty of rent-controlled and older multi-unit buildings. Between tenants, rekeying is a practical way to make sure former residents' keys no longer work while keeping the existing hardware, including in 90046 and 90048 where many of these apartments sit. Courtyard buildings from the 1920s and 1930s, such as those off Fountain Ave, may have master-key systems that we can work with after a resident-manager change.

Residential pockets like Norma Triangle and West Hollywood West have small-lot homes where owners simply want a fresh start on their keys after a move. Whether you are near the Pacific Design Center, Book Soup, or The Comedy Store, or off La Cienega Blvd, Fairfax Ave, or Doheny Dr, we travel to you. Parts of 90038 are also within our reach. Call (323) 997-8867 any hour.

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Lock Rekeying in West Hollywood — FAQs

What is the difference between rekeying and changing locks?
Rekeying changes the internal mechanism so a new key works and old keys do not, while keeping the same lock hardware on your door. Changing locks replaces the hardware itself. Rekeying is often the better choice when your locks are in good shape, especially in older West Hollywood buildings with hardware worth keeping.
Should I rekey after moving into a West Hollywood apartment or condo?
Yes, it is a smart habit. You cannot know how many copies of the old keys exist with previous tenants, owners, or guests. Rekeying makes sure only the keys you hold will work. Call (323) 997-8867 to schedule.
Can you rekey a rent-controlled unit between tenants?
Yes. We can rekey the unit's locks and, where useful, keep them consistent with the building's existing hardware so the property stays uniform. Tell us about the building when you call (323) 997-8867.
Can you work with a master-key system in an older courtyard building?
Often, yes. Many 1920s and 1930s multi-unit buildings use master-key systems. After a manager change, we can discuss rekeying so the right people have access. Details depend on the existing system, so describe the setup when you call.
Do you offer rekeying at night or on weekends?
We are a 24/7 mobile locksmith, so you can call any time. For urgent situations or odd-hour move-ins, reach us at (323) 997-8867.
Will my existing keys still work after rekeying?
No. Rekeying sets the lock to a new key and the old ones stop working. If you want to keep using a current key, tell us beforehand and we may be able to rekey other locks to match it.
Can every lock be rekeyed?
Most standard residential locks can. Some very worn, damaged, or unusual locks may not be good candidates. We inspect on site and give you an honest recommendation instead of rekeying something likely to fail.
Do I need to come to your shop?
No. We are fully mobile and have no storefront. We come to your West Hollywood home, condo, or apartment and do the work on site.
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Reviewed by David Shar — Owner & Lead Technician

Crenshaw Lock Company has served Greater Los Angeles & Ventura County since 1987.

Last updated 2026-10-12.

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