Koreatown's apartment towers, courtyard buildings and busy Wilshire storefronts keep our locksmiths busy throughout ZIP 90005. Whether you are locked out of a unit or managing keys for a whole building, call us to talk through the job before we come out.
About Koreatown
Koreatown is one of the most densely populated parts of Los Angeles, with large apartment buildings, gated garages, fob-controlled lobbies and ground-floor restaurants, spas and offices along Wilshire Boulevard and Western Avenue. Parking is tight, so mention any garage gate code, loading zone or building rules when you call; it helps our technician reach you sooner.
Getting to you in Koreatown
Many Koreatown buildings have call boxes, locked garages and elevators that need a fob. If you are locked out, wait in the lobby or at the front entrance if you can, and let the manager know a locksmith is coming so the technician is not stuck outside the building.
Lock jobs we often handle in 90005
- Apartment lockouts in secured buildings, with access arranged through the manager where needed
- Master key systems and key control for property managers
- Door closers and storefront cylinders for restaurants and retail
- Mailbox lock replacements for building mailrooms
Local tip: Building managers: keep a written key log showing who holds each master and sub-master key. When a key goes missing, the log tells you exactly which doors need rekeying instead of the whole building.
Questions from Koreatown customers
Can you get into my apartment if the building has a lobby fob?
We can open your unit door, but you or your building manager will need to let the technician through the lobby or garage. We do not bypass shared building access.
Do you work with Koreatown property managers?
Yes. We handle unit turnovers, master key systems and mailroom locks for apartment and commercial buildings in 90005.
Can you change the lock on a rented unit?
With your landlord's permission, yes. Most leases require the landlord to keep a working key, so we can cut an extra key for the building office when we rekey or replace the lock.
Nearby areas
We also cover the neighbouring areas of Mid-City (90019), Miracle Mile & Fairfax (90036), Echo Park (90026), University Park (90007). From this page we also look after calls in ZIP codes 90004, 90006, 90010 and 90020.
How a visit works
- You call and describe the problem; we quote before anyone is sent.
- The technician checks ID and proof of residence or ownership on arrival.
- We open, repair, rekey or replace, then test everything with you.
- You pay by card or another accepted method.
Full details of our lockouts, rekeying, lock changes and repairs and car key replacement services are on their own pages.