Window Lock Installation: Why Queens Homes Need More Than a Basic Sash Latch
The factory-installed sash latch that comes on most double-hung windows was never designed as a security device — it simply keeps the sash from rattling in the wind. In a borough as densely populated as Queens, where ground-floor and fire-escape-adjacent windows are common from Astoria to South Jamaica, that original latch is often the only thing standing between your belongings and an opportunistic intruder. Woodhaven Locksmiths replaces or supplements those latches with keyed pin locks, folding window locks, and reinforced sash bolts that require a key or deliberate effort to defeat, dramatically raising the difficulty of an unauthorized entry.
Our skilled technicians are equally comfortable working on wood-framed windows in older Queens housing stock and the aluminum or vinyl frames found in newer construction throughout Long Island City and Fresh Meadows. During every window lock installation visit, we also inspect the window frame condition, the integrity of the glazing stops, and whether the window opens onto a fire escape — a consideration that affects both security hardware selection and compliance with NYC fire egress requirements. We never install hardware that would block a required means of egress, and we flag any concerns to you directly so you can make an informed decision.
