Since 1907, J Kaufman Iron Works, Inc. has been a trusted custom manufacturer of window security products and ornamental ironwork serving the New York metropolitan area. Now in our fifth generation, we provide contractors, property owners, real estate managers, and the locksmith trade with high-quality solutions including window guards, fire egress and FDNY approved gates such as the Protect A Gard (PAG) folding gate, child safety window guards, decorative tree guards, exterior burglar bars, cellar doors, and iron railings.

As a full-service company, we guide each project from initial consultation and field measurement through clean, professional installation. Supported by our subsidiaries TS Gates and Manhattan Protection, we extend our product lines and distribution capabilities throughout the Northeast and proudly serve as a leading wholesale supplier of window guards and gates to hardware and locksmith professionals.

What We Manufacture

Fire Egress & Approved Gates – NYC Fire Department approved window gates including the Protect-A-Gard (PAG) folding gate. Designed for emergency egress while providing security.
Child Safety Window Guards – NYC-compliant window guards protecting children while meeting building codes and fire safety requirements. Steel and aluminum options available.
Custom Railings – Interior and exterior railings for stairs, balconies, and platforms in steel, brass, stainless steel, and glass systems.
Ornamental Ironwork – Tree guards, window bars, fencing, gates, cellar doors, stairs, and custom fabrication.
Commercial Security – Storefront gates, roll-down gates, and commercial security solutions.

Who We Serve

Contractors & Builders – Supply and installation of security products and ornamental ironwork for residential and commercial projects.
Property Owners & Managers – Building-wide window guard programs with field measurement and professional installation.
Locksmiths & Hardware Stores – Wholesale distribution of window guards and gates throughout the Northeast. We’re the region’s leading supplier to the locksmith trade.

Full-Service Capabilities

We don’t just manufacture – we provide complete service including needs assessment, field measurement, fabrication, and professional installation. Our crews work throughout the NY metropolitan area.