Brooklyn Social Security Office
672 Parkside Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226
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. It is the closest office for residents of Brooklyn and 1 nearby community, roughly 8,468,000 people. Brooklyn has more than one office, the next-closest is on 1540 Fulton Street, about 1.7 miles away (see all nearby offices below).
- offices in Brooklyn
- 7
- nearby town served
- 1
- people in service area
- 8.5M
- to next-nearest office
- 1.7 mi
- offices in New York
- 67
- county
- Kings County
Phone
- Local:
- (866) 563-9461
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
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) 563-9461 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
- The office is on Parkside Avenue in the Prospect Lefferts Gardens neighborhood of Brooklyn.
- It's about a 10-minute walk from the Prospect Park station (B, Q, and S trains); the B41 and B49 buses run nearby on Flatbush Avenue.
Brooklyn office location
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.
Areas served by the Brooklyn office
The Brooklyn office is the closest Social Security office for New York City, home to about 8,467,513 people and the neighborhoods around it. If you live elsewhere in New York, find the closest office to you below or browse every location in the state.
Other Social Security offices near Brooklyn
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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) 563-9461 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (866) 563-9461, or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides Brooklyn, this is the closest office for about 1 surrounding community, including New York City. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- Yes, Brooklyn has more than one Social Security office. The next-closest is on 1540 Fulton Street, about 1.7 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.