ZIP code 20037 is in Northwest Washington, DC and takes in Foggy Bottom, West End. Here is what residents and businesses in 20037 should know about locks, keys and getting help quickly.
Neighborhoods in 20037
- Foggy Bottom lock and key guide · locksmith in Foggy Bottom
- West End lock and key guide · locksmith in West End
Student and shared rentals in 20037
A lot of homes in Foggy Bottom 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
Apartments and condos in 20037
In West End 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
Response time in 20037
Technicians are spread across the District, so arrival anywhere in 20037 is 15–25 minutes, at any hour. See locksmith in 20037 or use locksmith near me to find your nearest service area.
Need a locksmith now? Mobile Locksmith DC is open 24/7 with a 15–25 minute response. Call (240) 202-2249.