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Social Security Offices in New York

Phone, address, reported hours, and directions for every Social Security Administration field office in New York. 67 active locations across 49 cities.

Active offices

67

In the current public directory

Cities covered

49

Across New York

No longer listed

0

Kept for historical reference

Total office pages

67

Active plus historical

Cities with the most New York Social Security offices

These are the New York cities with multiple Social Security field office listings. Larger cities tend to host a mix of downtown and satellite offices covering different ZIP codes and service areas.

Top cities in New York by office count
Brooklyn 7 Bronx 6 New York 6 Rochester 2 Staten Island 2 Albany 1 Batavia 1 Binghamton 1 Buffalo 1 Corning 1

Every Social Security office in New York

Grouped by city. Click any office for the full address, phone, hours, directions, and services.

67 total pages

Applying for Social Security in New York

Social Security benefits work the same way in New York as they do in every other state. The rules are federal, and the dollar amount of your retirement, Social Security Disability (SSDI), survivor, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) check does not depend on where you live. What does change from state to state is how many field offices are open, how far apart they are, and how long the wait is for an in-person appointment.

New York residents can file for retirement, disability, survivor, and Medicare benefits online at ssa.gov, by calling the national Social Security line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or by visiting any of the 67 active field offices listed above. Most Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applications still start with a phone or in-person appointment, so if you are filing for SSI, call the local office before you walk in to confirm how they want you to begin.

What to bring to a New York Social Security office

  • Photo ID: New York driver's license, state-issued ID, or U.S. passport.
  • Original or certified copy of your birth certificate or proof of U.S. citizenship.
  • Your Social Security number or Social Security card.
  • W-2 forms or self-employment tax returns for the most recent year (for new retirement or survivor claims).
  • Bank routing and account numbers for direct deposit.
  • Any notice SSA has already mailed you about your case.
  • For disability applications: medical records, a list of providers, and a list of current medications.

Hours, appointments, and walk-ins at New York offices

Most New York Social Security offices open to the public Monday through Friday. Appointments are strongly preferred. You can book one by calling the specific office, the phone numbers are on each office page above, or by calling the national line. Walk-in visits are accepted at most offices, but expect longer waits on Mondays, the day after a federal holiday, and in the first week of the month when benefit payments arrive.

Federal holidays close every Social Security office in New York (and across the country). Weather and staffing closures happen occasionally with little notice, so calling the morning of your visit is a good habit when you are driving more than half an hour.

When to call the New York office vs. the national line

Call the local New York office for anything specific to that branch: confirming hours, asking whether they handle a specific service, or booking an in-person appointment. Call the national Social Security line at 1-800-772-1213 for time-sensitive questions (a missing check, an appeal deadline, a hearing notice, a benefit verification letter), or anytime the local office phone is tied up and you just need an agent who can see your record.

New York Social Security office FAQ

The questions New York residents ask most about visiting a Social Security field office.

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