Office address
672 Parkside Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
Map pin is based on the street address listed in the public SSA directory.
Contact
- Local phone
- (866) 563-9461
- Fax
- (833) 902-2544
- National line
- 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778)
Brooklyn Social Security office hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Hours come from the most recent Social Security Administration directory. Field offices are closed on federal holidays and can adjust hours for staffing, training days, or weather. Call first if you are making a special trip.
Appointments and walk-ins at the Brooklyn office
You can walk in to this New York field office during posted hours, but appointments are faster and strongly preferred. Some services, especially Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applications, are handled by appointment only. If you are filing for retirement or Medicare, finishing the online application at ssa.gov before your visit usually cuts the in-office time in half.
To book an appointment, call the Brooklyn office directly at (866) 563-9461 or the national Social Security line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). The national line is open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time. Hold times run longest on Mondays and the day after a federal holiday; mid-week mornings are easier.
If you walk in, expect the busiest windows to be the first week of the month (when benefit checks hit), Mondays, and any day after a long weekend. Many offices pause new walk-in intake an hour before closing so they can clear the queue, so arriving in the morning is the safer bet.
Map and directions
Getting to the Brooklyn Social Security office
The map below is based on the street address listed in the public Social Security directory. Open it in your own map app for live traffic and transit, and confirm the entrance with office staff if the building has multiple tenants.
What you can do at the Brooklyn Social Security office
This New York field office handles the full range of in-person Social Security services. You can start an application, submit documents, ask questions about a pending case, and review the information the Social Security Administration already has on file for you. Most visits wrap up in one trip if you bring the right paperwork.
- Apply for Social Security retirement benefits
- File a new Social Security Disability (SSDI) or SSI application
- Replace a lost or stolen Social Security card
- Report a change of address, name, or direct deposit
- Request a benefit verification letter
- Enroll in Medicare or review Medicare enrollment options
- Schedule or attend a Social Security appointment
- Submit documents for a pending case
What this office cannot help with
Social Security field offices do not handle federal tax returns, Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, state-level Medicaid enrollment, or private pension questions. For Medicare Part D plan comparisons, the office can enroll you but the easier comparison is at medicare.gov. Staff cannot give legal or financial advice about when to claim retirement benefits; they can confirm your options and the numbers that apply to your specific record.
What to bring on your visit
- Government-issued photo ID (driver's license, passport, or state ID)
- Your Social Security number or Social Security card
- Original or certified copies of any documents SSA requested
- Bank routing and account numbers (for direct deposit setup)
- Any mailed notices SSA has sent about your case
- Medical records and provider list (for disability visits)
Exact requirements depend on the benefit you are applying for. See the Social Security retirement overview or call the office to confirm before you travel.
Brooklyn, NY Social Security office FAQ
Answers to the questions people ask most about this New York field office. If you do not see yours, the national line at 1-800-772-1213 can usually route it.
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About this Brooklyn office listing
Currently listed means the address still appears in the most recent public Social Security directory refresh. It does not guarantee walk-in availability, open appointments, or that every service is handled at this specific location. Hours and phone numbers can change between refreshes, so the national directory at ssa.gov/locator is the authoritative live source.
If you are planning a visit, call first to confirm that the office can help with your specific service and that the posted hours still match what staff are telling callers.