Odd hours, many keys
Housing mixes triple-deckers and wooden houses on the hills, older brick buildings around Maverick Square, and a growing strip of waterfront apartments. A lot of residents work at the airport or on shifts, so late-night lockouts are a regular part of the calls here.
Calls from 02128
- Late lockouts for airport and shift workers
- Rekeying triple-deckers and rentals
- Lock changes for shops and restaurants around Maverick and Day Square
- Car key replacement and car lockouts
Lose a car key near Logan?
Keep a photo of your key fob and your car's VIN on your phone. If the key disappears, a locksmith can identify the right blank and programming far more quickly, which means less time standing in a parking lot.
Rentals on the hills
Eagle Hill and Jeffries Point have plenty of rented units. Owners who rekey between tenants, and keep a simple key log, rarely end up rekeying an entire building after one lost ring.
The tunnel factor
Getting to East Boston means a tunnel crossing, which slows things at rush hour. Mention your nearest Blue Line stop or main street.
Orient Heights and the waterfront
Orient Heights sits high above the airport, with single-family homes and garages, while the new waterfront buildings near Piers Park have managed lobbies. On the hill, think about garage and side-door locks. Down by the water, it's mostly unit doors and keypad codes. Either way, rekey after any lost keys, quickly. For renters in the newer buildings, ask management how the unit cylinder is handled between tenants; many will rekey on request. For owners on the hill, keep a spare key for each garage door, not just the house.