New York, NY Social Security office at 123 William St, 10038
123 William St, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10038
Verified against the SSA directory on August 2, 2026
The New York Social Security office is one of 67 field offices in New York. The nearest other Social Security office is in Brooklyn, about 1.3 miles away.
- offices in New York
- 6
- to next-nearest office
- 1.3 mi
- offices in New York
- 67
Phone
- Local:
- (866) 335-1089
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Fax: (833) 515-0467
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 (866) 335-1089 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 located on William Street between Fulton and John.
- We are near the 2,3,4,5,a,c,r and Z Subway Lines as Well as the Path Trains.
- We are Co-located with the Manhattan Card Center 00z, 866-657-3406.
New York office location
40.70932, -74.00715 View on OpenStreetMap →
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.
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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 (866) 335-1089 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (866) 335-1089 (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 Brooklyn, 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.