Three units, many doors
Housing runs from Victorian houses on Fort Hill to wooden triple-deckers with front and rear porches, plus recent mixed-use buildings around Nubian Square. A triple-decker alone can have a dozen keyed doors: the shared front, three unit doors, the back stair door, the basement, sometimes porch doors on each level.
Requests from 02119
- Rekeying all three units and the shared doors of a triple-decker
- Replacing back porch door locks
- Lock changes for small businesses around Nubian Square
- Lockouts from self-locking entry doors
Code your keys, not your units
If you own a triple-decker, don't tag keys "1st floor" or "back door." A lost ring with labels tells a finder exactly which door each key opens. Use a code instead, and keep the master list at home.
The back stair matters
Rear stair doors are used less, checked less, and often have the weakest hardware on the building. Give them a proper deadbolt, and make sure the door closes and latches on its own.
Access
On-street parking makes most of Roxbury straightforward. If your unit entrance is at the back, say so.
Shops around the square
Businesses around Nubian Square range from barbershops to restaurants and offices above them. Many have a roll-down gate as well as a door lock. Keep both keys on separate rings and know who opens up each day, so a single lost ring doesn't leave the shop unable to open. If the gate padlock is the weak link, upgrade it to a shrouded model.