Social Security Office for New York, NY 10021

Federal Holidays & Emergency Closures                 Office details verified 7 July 2026

Tips and advice if your visit is for...

Apply for Social Security Benefits
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SSI
Disability
Social Security Card or Number
Name Change
Qualify for Social Security Benefits
Manage or Change Social Security Benefits
Social Security Forms
Other Issue

Social Security Office Directions and Notes :

THE OFFICE IS LOCATED ON 102ND STREET AND FIRST AVENUE, 4TH FLOOR. TAKE THE NUMBER 6 IRT TRAIN TO EITHER 96TH OR 103RD STREET AND WALK TO FIRST AVENUE AND 102ND STREET. M15 BUS UPTOWN ON FIRST AVENUE OR DOWNTOWN ON SECOND AVENUE 102ND STREET. ONSITE PARKING FOR HANDICAPPED INDIVIDUALS IS NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION. PASSENGERS CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT THE MAIN ENTRANCE TO THE BUILDING.PLS DO NOT GIVE ADMINISTRATIVE LINE TO THE PUBLIC. MANHATTAN RESIDENTS APPLYING FOR NEW OR REPLACEMENT CARD MUST GO TO THE MANHATTAN CARD CENTER

New York Social Security Office Notes

Social Security Card Centers
If you live in the Brooklyn or Queens area, you may need to go to a 'card center' instead of a 'field office'. Card centers are centralized processing sites for all Social Security number applications for area residents. You must visit a card center if you need a Social Security card, your personal information needs updating, or your employer asked you to visit a Social Security office.

For other needs (ex. applying for benefits) you may visit the field office listed above.

Try doing things online like applying for disability benefits at ssa.gov. Physical distancing of at least 6 feet and masks are required. SSA will provide a mask if you do not have one. Call to see if you can get an appointment by phone first. Fridays may have more appointments available.

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