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Field Offices

Social Security's New York Region operates more than 100 local field offices in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Representatives in our field offices can assist you with all issues related to programs administered by Social Security.

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Field Offices
Important Information for Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan Residents:
How can we help? (En español)
Putting you in control
On the phone
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Where can I talk to someone about Social Security?

To obtain information about your local field office, use our Social Security Office Locator. Just type in your postal ZIP code and we will provide you with the office address, phone number and business hours. We will also furnish you with directions to the office and with a map pinpointing the office's exact location.

Our field offices generally offer the full range of Social Security services, including applying for new or replacement Social Security cards, applying for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income benefits, making changes to your benefits information and helping Medicare beneficiaries with limited income and resources apply for extra help with the cost of their prescription drugs under the new Medicare Prescription Drug Program. Many of these same services are available online at www.socialsecurity.gov or through our toll-free service, 1-800-772-1213 (Voice) or 1-800-325-0778 (TTY).

You can request a replacement Social Security card online if you:

Are a U.S. citizen age 18 or older.
Have a driver's license or state-issued identification card from one of the participating states or the District of Columbia (to see if your state participates, go to www.ssa.gov/ssnumber).
Have a U.S. mailing address (this includes APO, FPO, and DPO addresses).
Have a my Social Securityaccount.
Don't require changes to your name, date of birth, place of birth, or gender.

Important Information for Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan Residents:

In order to enhance public service and strengthen the integrity of the Social Security Number, the Social Security Administration opened the Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan Social Security Card Centers. The Centers are located at:

154 Pierrepont Street, Sixth Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201
155-10 Jamaica Avenue, Second Floor, Jamaica, NY 11432
820 Concourse Village West, Second Floor, Bronx, NY 10451
123 William Street, Third Floor, New York, NY 10038

These are the only Social Security Offices in New York where residents of Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan - both U.S. citizens and non-citizens - can apply for an original Social Security Number or for a replacement card.

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How can we help? (En español)

You can use our online services to apply for benefits, check the status of your claim or appeal, request a replacement Social Security card (in many areas), get an instant benefit verification letter, and much more.

View our full list of online services

Service

Putting you in control

For over 80 years, Social Security has evolved and transformed to meet the changing needs of our customers. Today, we offer an extensive array of online services from applying for benefits to getting a replacement Social Security card, all from the comfort of your home or office! For those who prefer a more personalized service, you can always call us toll-free or visit your local field office. We provide the tools and services that put you in control. No matter where, how, or when you decide to do business with us — we will always strive to provide the best experience and service to put you in control of your Social Security.

On the phone

If you have a question, want help finding the information you need, or just can’t figure out how to do something online, another way to get in touch with us is by calling our toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213. We provide an automated service option to handle some business, but you can also speak to a Social Security representative between 8:00 am – 5:30 pm Monday through Friday. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call our toll-free TTY number, 1-800-325-0778, between 8:00 am – 5:30 pm Monday through Friday.

In Person

Sometimes your situation cannot be easily resolved online or on the phone. That’s why we have field offices around the country to help address your needs face-to-face. We are committed to providing the best possible service to customers who choose or need to do business in-person.

Find a field office near you.

Office Locator

Social Security Administration to Resume In-Person Services at Local Social Security Offices. I am pleased to announce that local Social Security offices will restore in-person services, including for people without an appointment, on April 7, 2022.

If you do not want to apply for benefits online, or you need to speak to us for any other reason, you can schedule, reschedule or cancel an appointment by: Calling us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) between 8:00 am – 7:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Contacting your local Social Security office.

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Our toll-free number is 1-800-772-1213. Teleservice representatives are on duty to answer your calls between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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