Wilensky's Hardware & Locks, on Passyunk since 1917.

Wilensky's Hardware & Locks is a family owned locksmith and hardware store in South Philadelphia, three generations in. Keys cut on the spot, locks installed and rekeyed, lockouts opened, and the hardware other stores send you away without.

Call (215) 468-4819
Close view of the key wall: rows of hanging keys, each on a manila tag

Cut on the spot

Keys cut, not copied at a kiosk.

The key wall at 1113 E Passyunk holds hundreds of keys, each on its own tag. House keys, car keys, designer and high-security keys, skeleton keys and antique chest keys are cut here, and when there is no key left to copy, one gets created.

How key duplication worksVisit the shop

Locked out, lost a key, or hunting for a part?

Four kinds of work under one pressed-tin ceiling: locks, keys, the hardware counter, and glass, screens and pipe cut to size while you wait.

Every service, in detail

The Wilensky Way

Spec sheet for a 1917 counter

Commercial and residential. Satisfaction guaranteed on every lock installation and repair, and free estimates on sales and installations, in person or over the phone.

PA locksmith licence
PA#005785
In business since
1917
Member
Associated Locksmiths of America and the Greater Philadelphia Locksmiths Association

Lock work

Locksmith service
  • Evictions
  • Installations
  • Lockouts
  • Master Keying
  • Re-Keying
  • Screen Door Repair
  • Window Screen Repair

Keys duplicated

Key duplications
  • Antique Keys
  • Car Keys
  • Designer Keys
  • High Security
  • Keys Copied
  • Keys Created
  • Skeleton Keys

Brands on the bench

15 makers

From a Kwikset deadbolt on a rowhome front door to Corbin Russwin and Mul-T-Lock on a storefront, these are the locks Wilensky's installs, rekeys and repairs.

  • Kwikset
  • Baldwin
  • Schlage
  • Emtek
  • Master
  • ILCO
  • Mul-T-Lock
  • Arrow
  • Yale
  • American
  • Segal
  • Marks
  • AdamsRite
  • Corbin Russwin
  • Abus

Three generations and a century of learning the trade

Any lock.
Any key.

The line on the blade sign over the door since 1917. It still holds: if a big-box store says sorry, we can't help you, bring it here.

From 81 Google reviews

Five places couldn't cut it. This one did.

4.8out of 5 on Google, 81 reviews

  • “Okay, these people are absolutely amazing! I was trying to duplicate my key and went to five different places, but none of them were able to do it. They did it very easily. Nice and professional. Thanks!”
    Cumhur Gorgun, Google review
  • “Simply the best! I locked myself out and they came to help minutes before closing, and later installed a new code lock so I won't lock myself out again. Always helpful and friendly for any hardware store needs as well. Cannot recommend Wilensky enough!”
    Becca Haydu, Google review
  • “Support small! These guys are super kind and cut my keys (as opposed to copying at the likes of Home Depot and co where half the time it doesn't even work) on the spot. So many colors to choose from, a godsend when you have multiple keys! Highly recommended, thank you so much!”
    Denise, Google review
  • “Friendly neighborhood place that always has everything you need at cheap prices”
    Anthony Fratto, Google review

Under the pressed-tin ceiling

Fasteners, plumbing and electrical supplies, paint, hand tools and bits, ropes, chains and cleaning supplies. Ask at the counter and someone will go and find it.

Wilensky's shopfront at night: red-lit windows, a TOOLS neon sign and the hanging blade sign
Red window light, the TOOLS neon and the blade sign: Any Lock, Any Key, Since 1917.
Hardware aisle with a spinner rack of hooks and packaged parts in front of wall bins
Spinner rack of hooks and packaged parts in front of the parts bins, on a plank floor.
Brooms, mops and plungers standing beside shelves of cleaning supplies
Brooms, mops and a stack of plungers under the cleaning supplies shelf.

Asked at the counter

Still not sure? Call (215) 468-4819 or send the shop a message.

Usually, yes. Wilensky's duplicates house keys, car keys, designer and high-security keys, skeleton keys and antique keys, and can create a key when there is nothing to copy. One customer had tried five different places before bringing a key in; it was cut here without trouble.

Yes. For lockouts Wilensky's comes to you and gets you back into your home or car promptly and professionally. Call (215) 468-4819.

Yes, for commercial and residential customers: rekeying, master keying, lock installations and sensitive eviction lock changes.

Kwikset, Baldwin, Schlage, Emtek, Master, ILCO, Mul-T-Lock, Arrow, Yale, American, Segal, Marks, AdamsRite, Corbin Russwin and Abus.

Yes. Estimates on sales and installations are free, in person at the counter or over the phone. Wilensky's guarantees your satisfaction on all installation and services for your locks.

1113 E Passyunk Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147. Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed Sunday.

1113 E Passyunk Ave, South Philadelphia

Come by the counter, or we'll come to your door.

Bring the key, the lock or the broken part. Locked out of your home or car? Call and Wilensky's will come to you and get you back in, promptly and professionally.

Call (215) 468-4819Directions to the shop

Shop hours

  • Mon-Fri9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Saturday9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • SundayClosed

Email anylock@aol.com. Serving South Philadelphia, Center City, Society Hill, Queen Village, Bella Vista, Point Breeze and the neighborhoods around them.