Brooklyn Social Security Office
7714 17 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11214
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The Brooklyn Social Security office is one of 67 field offices in New York, serving Kings County and the surrounding area. Brooklyn has more than one office, the next-closest is on 672 Parkside Ave, about 3.9 miles away (see all nearby offices below).
- offices in Brooklyn
- 7
- to next-nearest office
- 3.9 mi
- offices in New York
- 67
- county
- Kings County
Phone
- Local:
- (866) 585-9320
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Fax: (833) 926-2697
Brooklyn office hours
Hours belowOpen 9am-4pm, Monday to Friday. Closed weekends and federal holidays.
| Monday | 9am to 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am to 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am to 4pm |
| Friday | 9am to 4pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Before you visit
- Most services now require an appointment. Call ahead at (866) 585-9320 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one.
- Bring a photo ID and your Social Security number.
- Bring original documents for your request, for a new or replacement card, proof of identity and citizenship or immigration status.
- Many tasks don't need a visit: replace a card, get a benefit letter, or update direct deposit online at ssa.gov.
Directions to the Brooklyn office
- Onsite parking is not available at this Location.passengers can be Dropp Ed off at the Main entrance of the Building.office is located between 77th and 78th Street.
- Take the "D" Train to the 79th Street stop or the B4 Bus to 75th Street and new Utrecht Avenue.
- Note:for new and Replacement Ss Cards go to the Brooklyn Ss Card Center, 154 Pierrepont Street 6th Fl, open M-F 7:00am to 4:00 Pm.
- Or to the Queens Card Center 155-10 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Flr,jamaica, Ny open 7am-4pm M-F.
Brooklyn office location
40.61340, -73.99987 View on OpenStreetMap →
Services at the Brooklyn Social Security office
Staff at the Brooklyn office handle the full range of Social Security business, including:
- Apply for a new or replacement Social Security card
- Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), or SSI benefits
- Change your name on your Social Security record
- Update direct deposit and mailing address
- Request proof of benefits or a benefit verification letter
- Get help enrolling in Medicare
- Check the status of an application or appeal
Want to prepare first? See our guides on getting an award letter, checking your earnings record, and when to claim retirement.
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Frequently asked questions about the Brooklyn office
- The Brooklyn office is generally open 9am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, and closed on weekends and federal holidays. The live status and full weekly hours are at the top of this page, call ahead, as hours can change.
- Do I need an appointment at the Brooklyn office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (866) 585-9320 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (866) 585-9320 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Yes, Brooklyn has more than one Social Security office. The next-closest is on 672 Parkside Ave, about 3.9 miles away. Every nearby office is listed on this page with its distance and a link.
- In most states you can request a replacement card online with a free my Social Security account at ssa.gov, no office visit needed. You can also check applications, request benefit letters, and update direct deposit there.