Long Island City Social Security Office
31-08 37th Avenue, Ground Floor, Long Island City, NY 11101
Verified against the SSA directory on June 2, 2026
The Long Island City Social Security office is one of 67 field offices in New York. The nearest other Social Security office is in New York, about 2.3 miles away.
- to next-nearest office
- 2.3 mi
- offices in New York
- 67
Phone
- Local:
- (866) 837-1096
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Fax: (833) 950-3266
Long Island City 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) 837-1096 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 Long Island City office
- You can reach the office taking the N or Q Trains to 36th Avenue or the R or M Trains to 36th Street.
- The Bus service Options are Q66 (35th Avenue stop), Q100 (Queens Plaza stop), Q101(northern Boulevard stop) and Q102 (37th Avenue stop) Initial Social Security Card Requests Require an in Person visit to Qssc C (Ooe) 155 10 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Fl or the Brooklyn Card Center (782) 154 Pierrepont St, 6th floor which are open M-F 7am-4pm.
- Replacement Social Security Cards may be Submitted in-Person or Via Mail to one of the Above Card Centers.
Long Island City office location
40.75468, -73.93084 View on OpenStreetMap →
Services at the Long Island City Social Security office
Staff at the Long Island City 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 Long Island City office
- The Long Island City 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 Long Island City office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (866) 837-1096 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (866) 837-1096 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- The next-closest field office is in New York, about 2.3 miles away. Other nearby offices are listed on this page with their distances.
- 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.