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Do Queens Apartments Need Both a Deadbolt and Chain?

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Oct 9, 2026 3 min read

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A practical breakdown of whether Queens renters should rely on a deadbolt alone, add a door chain or bar, and what landlord rules allow — so you can make the right call before your next lease renewal.

This is a topic our Queens-based team gets asked about constantly. Below we walk through what you actually need to know, in plain language, from the perspective of locksmiths who handle these calls across the Queens area every day.

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