ZIP code 20001 is in Northwest Washington, DC and takes in Shaw, Chinatown, Mount Vernon Square, Bloomingdale, LeDroit Park, Truxton Circle, Pleasant Plains and Howard University, Judiciary Square. Here is what residents and businesses in 20001 should know about locks, keys and getting help quickly.
Neighborhoods in 20001
- Shaw lock and key guide · locksmith in Shaw
- Chinatown lock and key guide · locksmith in Chinatown
- Mount Vernon Square lock and key guide · locksmith in Mount Vernon Square
- Bloomingdale lock and key guide · locksmith in Bloomingdale
- LeDroit Park lock and key guide · locksmith in LeDroit Park
- Truxton Circle lock and key guide · locksmith in Truxton Circle
- Pleasant Plains and Howard University lock and key guide · locksmith in Pleasant Plains and Howard University
- Judiciary Square lock and key guide · locksmith in Judiciary Square
Mixed blocks in 20001
Shaw has a mix of rowhouses and apartment buildings, so the hardware varies door to door: old mortise locks on houses, deadbolts and levers on unit doors, and shared entrance doors that have to latch reliably for everyone.
- If you share an entrance, make sure the door closes and latches on its own
- Rekey after a roommate or tenant moves out
- Add a deadbolt to any exterior door that has only a knob lock
Apartments and condos in 20001
In Chinatown most homes are apartments and condos. The building entrance runs on a fob that management controls, and your own security comes down to the lock on your unit door, typically a deadbolt above a lever, sometimes a single interconnected lock.
- Ask for the unit to be rekeyed when you move in; previous residents and contractors may still hold keys
- Confirm the deadbolt is a full one-inch throw
- Check your condo or lease rules before adding a smart lock
Rowhouses in 20001
Rowhouse doors in Bloomingdale usually carry two locks: an older mortise lock built into the edge of the door and a deadbolt added above it. The mortise lock is worth keeping. It can be cleaned, re-pinned and fitted with a new cylinder, and it suits the thick wood door better than a modern replacement.
- Make sure the deadbolt throws fully into the frame; if you have to lift or push the door, the strike needs adjusting
- Replace short strike-plate screws with 3-inch screws that reach the framing
- Key the English-basement unit separately if it is rented
Student and shared rentals in 20001
A lot of homes in Pleasant Plains and Howard University are student and shared rentals. Keys get copied, lost and passed along from year to year, so nobody really knows how many are in circulation.
- Rekey at the start of each lease year
- Give each roommate a key instead of sharing one
- Fit a keypad deadbolt so there are no keys to lose
Offices and shops in 20001
Judiciary Square is mostly offices, hotels and shops, with commercial-grade hardware: mortise locks, interchangeable cores, exit devices and card or keypad entry. The apartments that are here sit in secured buildings.
- Rekey the suite whenever staff with keys leave
- Keep a written record of who holds which key
- Check that exit doors latch on their own and open freely from inside
Response time in 20001
Technicians are spread across the District, so arrival anywhere in 20001 is 15–25 minutes, at any hour. See locksmith in 20001 or use locksmith near me to find your nearest service area.
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