Miguel died recently and whomever replaced him was very nice, but one of the keys he made did not work.

Miguel is the only person in the store who can copy car keys and even when we call in advance to make sure he'll be there, we show up and he isn't there. Tried for over a month because he's the only person in the area who can do this and we were given the runaround each time. Just really disappointing as I'd read from so many other reviews that the service from here is great. Unfortunately I can't say the same because I never got the service. read more

My brother was having an extremely hard time finding someone who could replicate his door key and after the third locksmith in bay ridge said they couldn't do it they mentioned that Miguel might be able to take care of it. Fortunately he was and was a really nice guy. Highly recommended read more

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They seem to use cheap products that break or do not work, still charge full fare, and ignored my many requests that they make things right. In August 2022, I called Miguel's to ask for two car keys with remote. Miguel's sent me a contractor to do the job. He gave me one remote key with working remote and one remote key that only worked manually. The young man who made the keys insisted that I pay the full price because he tried with two different keys to get the second key to work as a remote as well. He said he suspected the problem was my car - that my car was why he was unable to make the second remote key work as a remote. A couple months later, in October, the one key that worked as a remote stopped working as a remote. I called and texted the contractor, Sharbel, who did not answer or reply. I took the key to Miguel's and they changed the battery, but the key still didn't work as a remote. At this point, I had two keys that looked like remote keys which did not work as remote keys. The keys only open the car when I put the key in the driver's side or trunk lock, and they do start the ignition. I called the store. I stopped by the store in person. Noone helped me - they always said the person I need to talk to isn't there and come back, or call back. I left my number. Noone called. Then, in November, the other key, that looked like a remote but never worked as a remote, completely fell apart for no reason - it came apart sitting in a pocket in my purse. So now, I have these two keys (which only work manually, not remotely) which I paid full remote-key prices for. I have now gone by the store and asked for help 3 times. They always say call another day. I have called and left my number. Noone has called back. I have also directly texted and called the contractor who made the keys. He does not answer the phone or reply. I am at a loss - and would not recommend this business. read more

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Just walked in to get some house keys made. And I noticed they make car key copies as well. Even if you have a high tech vehicle they can make a copy of your key. I thought that was pretty cool and I got some LED keychains. read more

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He said a hour and fixed it in like 10 minutes that guy was awesome 10/10 only go to him he charges reasonable prices as well

They're great. Show up on time and do the job at a reasonable price. Unlike some other locksmiths in the area.

Had a terrible experience with them. They charged me excessively to change a simple lock: used unnecessary materials. I called the office and I was treated like trash by the people who work there's. The reviews about creepy incidents and sleazy practices are likely true if my experience was any gauge. read more

I definitely need to update this review to 5 stars after my last visit. I stopped by to get a spare set made and they had three of the four key templates available. The last one was an older style that they didn't have anymore, but they said they could try to take a shorter one and just file off the end to make it seem longer. I agreed and they said to come back if I had any issues. I live literally a block away. That one key had some issues, so I went back and told them it wouldn't fit in the deadbolt because of some metal covering I had on the door. He took off even more of the head of the key so it would fit and I went back to my apartment. Key didn't work. So again, I went back and this time, the guy asked where I lived and then brought a file with him and walked me to my apartment. With a little trial and error and some on-the-spot hand filing, he got the key to work perfectly. Now that's quality service! read more

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Just had a terrible experience with Miguels. Surely they farmed my work out to an outside contractor who charged me $685 to change two locks during business hours. Called Daniel at the office, and I was shouted at when I questioned the work and the insane price they charged me. Like a true scam artist, he refused to listen to my inquiries and acted like I was the one wronging him, when I had paid him nearly $700. I guess $700 does not include an explanation for the service you receive. read more

This is my favorite locksmith I use for my families properties in Brooklyn, New York They are efficient, very accommodating. Professional and prompt. My requests are always for some day service and they never disappoint me. read more

This guy was fixing a lock at my building and whistled at me at my own home. Incredibly disrespectful, inappropriate, and creepy.

This was the most uncomfortable and unsettling business interaction that I have ever encountered. The front half of the lock cylinder to my house entrance fell off. The back half was intact. After reading the yelp reviews, I contacted Miguel Locksmith Service. I spoke to Jose who stated that he would not be available to the next day between 9:00 - 10:00 AM. Around 8:00 AM he called to say that he would arrive between an hour to an hour and a half. He arrived promptly within this window. He said the repair would cost $145.00. I thought this was steep but I am not at my best because I am home recuperating from surgery. He proceeded to repair the cylinder by inserting my key and screwing it back on. It took 3 minutes. I felt that for what was done the price was excessive. He then said he would write out a receipt on the back of his business card. AFTER COMPLETING the job, he then stated, I ONLY TAKE CASH; I do not take credit cards or checks. I advised him that I did not have sufficient cash in the house. I also told him that this is information that he should have told me last night when we spoke. This would allow me to make an informed decision IF I want to deal with a cash only business. He then stated: I will drive you to the ATM. I now feel compelled to leave my bed, get dress and have this man drive me to an ATM. When I arrived at the car, there was another man sitting in the back. This is the stuff my nightmares. Needless to say I never use them again. read more

LIFESAVERS!! These guys had me inside my apartment within 15 minutes of calling them. No lie. No exaggeration . On a Sunday, no less. Yeah, of course I would have been much happier if I hadn't forgotten my keys and had to spend the money but Miguel Locksmith helped me make the best of a bad situation and charged half of what another locksmith quoted. Hopefully, I'll never need the services of a locksmith again, but I am saving their number into my phone just in case. read more

This mom and pop shop is one of the best in the downtown brooklyn area Very fair prices and know what they are doing In a slightly less than desirable location, thus they pay cheaper rent and that means less out of pocket for you They do house calls On my emergency contact list and should be on yours as well read more

Called this morning to see about having an extra lock put on my door, and the guy came over within 30 minutes, went over my options, then came back with his tools 15 minutes later and did it. Very nice guy, great service, $150 for a new deadbolt. GREAT local service! read more

I had a lock that was sticking badly in an iron security gate. I was not locked out, but the lock needed repair. A few months ago, I called another locksmith who worked on it for 15 minutes and gave up in disgust. Today I called another locksmith, highly recommended on this site, whose website guaranteed a 20 minute call back... which did not happen. Then I called Miguel. A person answered, not voice mail. A locksmith named Henry arrived at my door in 30 minutes, even after I told them it was not a rush job. Henry rocked that lock like the champion he is. He was in and out and had the job done in less than half an hour and was friendly the whole time he was working. Best of all, the price came in well under the estimate. I could not be happier with Miguel Locksmith Service. And if that other locksmith I called today ever returns my call, I'll tell them how great Miguel and Henry are. ¡Muchas gracias, señores! read more

Unfortunately, there was a failure to disclose additional fees and I was charged an extra $55 without any heads up.

First off... The young gentleman and also the young lady that work behind the counter are very helpful, they are very mindful and also very professional. By far the best locksmith I've been in. I have a difficult key to cut but they manage to make a duplicate. I recommend that anyone in the area if park slope go here to cut their keys. read more

Called Miguel when two locks on two separate doors (both front doors) stopped working. We set up an appointment for later that afternoon. Got a call from Jason saying he could come by even earlier, which was great. He did. And everything was fixed within 20 minutes, including a cylinder replacement. His estimate was spot on. The work was flawless. And he was a great guy. Highly recommend Miguel's... read more

I needed a key fob programmed for my car that is overly sensitive and thinks I'm trying to steal it. Miguel took on the challenge and had the new fob programmed in no time. He's reasonably priced in a neighborhood that tends to gauge for services. He's an upstanding locksmith who loves his work! read more

Had an amazing experience with Miguel's. They came when both entrances to our apt were broken and fixed both within 10 minutes. Super nice staff and very quick to respond in an emergency. Would highly recommend them. read more

Always great service. Even though Miguel moved from a couple of blocks away, I still go to him for my locksmith needs - he is that good.

Called these guys on a Saturday afternoon when the lock wouldn't open on our back door. You wouldn't think that would be such a big deal, but not being able to get that door open means no access to the backyard or washer and dryer, among other things. Anyway, they called me back right away with an estimated time, and the guy showed up right within that estimate. He worked quickly, got the door open and replaced the lock, which he had with him. It wasn't cheap but I didn't feel ripped off. Excellent service; I would definitely call them again. read more

Been going here for while now great service, they changed location to 672 Fourth Avenue read more

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Highly recommend! Easy to arrange, efficient, and cost-effective. My roommate moved out, and I needed to change my locks since we had a miscommunication over keeping the keys, and it made me nervous for her to keep them. I really wanted to change my locks as soon as possible, and I found Miguel Locksmith Service on Yelp that afternoon. I called at noon and he was able to come by at 6 p.m. that same night -- he actually closed his shop and then came to my apartment after they were closed just to change the locks for me. He showed up promptly on time, had all the tools he needed, and the entire process was finished within 20 minutes. The price quoted to me on the phone was the same price as the one I paid. He even showed me a concern about how loose the top lock was on my door, but didn't try to upsell me on the spot to pay him to fix that. Definitely trust him and will call him back again if I need any other locksmith services. read more

What a pleasure to do business with someone professional. I called in this morning to have my basement door lock changed. The locksmith was here in less than an hour and gave me several options when he arrived. We decided to add a deadbolt on top and change the lock on the bottom of my steel door. He also installed another lock on a secondary entrance door. The whole thing was done in about 35 minutes. He was really nice & very professional. I could not be happier. Great Service and Very Reasonably Priced! THANK YOU! read more

Great locksmith. No hassles. No attitude. Pretty much have every kind of key possible. From car keys to hard to find sargent keys. Etc. and no condescending attitude. read more

The best key cutter in the world! Never have to come back once your key is cut trust it will work and open up your lock or door.

Miguel is amazing, he has a huge amount of genuine car keys in stock. Genuine Acura key cut and programmed for only $75. The dealer wanted almost $300 ! Highly recommended. read more

We called Miguel when the lock to our brownstone started sticking. They showed up quickly, and fixed the problem by adjusting the lock and the doorframe. Very good service. read more

This is my neighborhood locksmith and I feel really lucky cuz they're SO wonderful. Had the handle of my lock fall off in my hand the other day and called Miguel. They had someone here within an hour of my call to look at it and it seems the entire lock had to be replaced. Shortly after, Juan came to change the lock. He seemed very meticulous, checking and rechecking that everything lined up properly. When he was satisfied he had me try and retry the lock and key to be sure I was comfortable with it. Great, right? Well, then he noticed that the door hinges were coming out and he fixed that--it took more than just a screw. Then he noticed that the latch to the doorknob wasn't working properly, so he fixed that. For the first time in over a decade, the door works the way it ought to--it was like getting a whole new door! I have to add that the price was more reasonable than I expected, too. I can't recommend these nice guys enough. I hope you don't need them, but if you do... read more

Locked out last night. Wife said last time it happened it cost her $350 and waited almost 2 hours to get in. They swapped out locks the whole thing. I thought she was ripped off and last night I was thinking we may be getting into a similar situation that may lead to confrontation. I had my iphone so i run a search and call the top hit for "$15 Brooklyn locksmith" , first off, DO NOT call these types of places that just collect calls from around the country and dispatch to morons. Waited over an hour, some unpleasant calls back and forth, canceled them...then finally did a yelp search and found Miguel's local business only and avenue away. He sent someone over in 10 minutes and got us in for $75 in 3 minutes. read more

I own a multifamily brownstone and have been using Miguel locksmith for at least 5 years. Recently, because of several events which caused me to change locks on our front door and my apartment which has 3 doors, I had Miguel change the locks. The keys which came with the new locks were very peculiar and strangely shaped. When I asked about the strange keys, I was told they were high security keys. Well, they are high security keys. High job security for Miguel's locksmith. ONLY MIGUEL'S CAN DUPLICATE THE KEYS! So, if you need keys for a dog walker, baby sitter, friend, housekeeper, etc., you HAVE TO GO TO MIGUEL TO GET DUPLICATES. My house is not near Miguel's shop and this is a serious inconvenience. I will never use Miguel's locksmith again! read more

The positives: they came within the hour. I misplaced my keys while on vacation, and came back on Labor Day. I also live on Eastern Parkway where the Labor Day parade takes place. So it was kind've doubly difficult for them to get to me. My only issue was that I was quoted one price ($195) and was told cash only, so I deducted that amount plus a little more. After all was said and done, the bill came out to $290. So after having to deal with traveling, the nonsense on my block, and being locked out, I had to scrounge up more cash. It just seemed unfair, as I was quoted one price, and was told that price was the standard fee. Why the extra $100 was added on is beyond me. At the end of the day, the guy was very nice, repaired my lock quickly, and I'm happy as a clam to be back in my apartment. Just make sure you ask in advance if the price could change depending on outside factors and be very clear about how much you're going to pay in advance. read more

I had a lock that was sticking and working intermittently but not an emergency. I called, made an appt for the next morning, they called just before to remind me that they were coming and gave the name of the locksmith who would be coming. My lock was a mess - broken inside, the doorknob was broken, and the deadbolt didn't go into the wall correctly - all fixed in under an hour by a very nice man who also gave me 5 keys for the lock. New tumbler, new door knob (both of which matched the previous), all for a great price - way less than what had been quoted by other people who I had called. LOVE Miguel Locksmith! read more

Highly efficient and very reasonably priced. This is a service to remember for the future (save their number in case of need!)

I've used them a few times to fix and tweek the front door to our brownstone. Nice professional guys. They even changed a whole lock then the lockset when it was shown to be so old. The prices are in line for a good locksmith read more

We have used them a few times. They were reliable, fast and reasonable. The locksmith worked to fix existing locks instead of simply charging to replace them and saved us money whenever he could. Courteous and professional. read more

Great professional workers. They came out and got the job done quickly and right. Thanks guys.