New York Social Security Office
4941 Broadway, 2nd Flr, New York, NY 10034
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The New York Social Security office is one of 67 field offices in New York. It is the closest office for residents of New York and 4 nearby communities, roughly 84,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Bronx, about 1.3 miles away.
- offices in New York
- 6
- nearby towns served
- 4
- people in service area
- 84K
- to next-nearest office
- 1.3 mi
- offices in New York
- 67
Phone
- Local:
- (877) 445-0838
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
New York 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 (877) 445-0838 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 New York office
- The office is on the 2nd floor of a building on Broadway in the Inwood neighborhood of upper Manhattan.
- It's about a 5-minute walk from the 215th Street station on the 1 line; the Bx7, Bx20, and M100 buses also stop nearby.
New York office location
Services at the New York Social Security office
Staff at the New York 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.
Towns served by the New York office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the New York office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 4 surrounding communities, the largest is Fort Lee (39,871 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Lee, NY | 2.8 mi | 39,871 |
| Englewood, NY | 3.2 mi | 29,113 |
| Leonia, NY | 3.5 mi | 9,243 |
| Englewood Cliffs, NY | 2 mi | 5,342 |
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Frequently asked questions about the New York office
- The New York 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 New York office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (877) 445-0838 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (877) 445-0838, or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides New York, this is the closest office for about 4 surrounding communities, including Englewood Cliffs, Fort Lee, Englewood, Leonia. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Bronx, about 1.3 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.