Soho Keys Works

Locksmithing has its nerve center in lower Manhattan—home turf for Soho Keys Works, the repair service that fixes what most people don’t think about until they’re locked out. They handle ignition swaps, transponder-key programming, mailbox locks, electronic safe openings, master-key systems, and even lost-key replacement for apartments between Broome and Grand. Drop by at 28 Watts St New York, NY 10013; the shop fits into a pocket of SoHo that still moves like the old garment district it once housed.

Save the number as your escape hatch before the next mishap: call (332) 301-4898. Lost your house keys at midnight? The list of possible fixes is one call away. Directions and the quickest route are always on the map—find your way here.