Rockaway Park Social Security Office
11306 Rockaway Bch Blvd, Rockaway Park, NY 11694
Verified against the SSA directory on May 23, 2026
The Rockaway Park Social Security office is one of 67 field offices in New York. It is the closest office for residents of Rockaway Park and 4 nearby communities, roughly 26,000 people. The nearest other Social Security office is in Brooklyn, about 4.9 miles away.
- nearby towns served
- 4
- people in service area
- 26K
- to next-nearest office
- 4.9 mi
- offices in New York
- 67
Phone
- Local:
- (866) 331-2310
- National:
- 1-800-772-1213
- TTY:
- 1-800-325-0778
Rockaway Park office hours
Hours below| Monday | Closed |
| 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) 331-2310 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 Rockaway Park office
- Q22 to Beach 113th Street.
- Note: All new Social Security Cards Require in-Person visit to Queens so Cial Security Card Center located at 155-10 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd floor, Jama Ica, Ny 11432, M-F 7am-4pm or Brooklyn Card Center at 154 Pierrepont St, 6th Fl, Brooklyn, Ny 11201, M-F 7am-4pm.
Rockaway Park office location
Services at the Rockaway Park Social Security office
Staff at the Rockaway Park 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 Rockaway Park office
Many nearby towns have no Social Security office of their own, so the Rockaway Park office is their closest option. It's the nearest field office for 4 surrounding communities, the largest is Inwood (9,804 residents):
| Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Inwood, NY | 5.4 mi | 9,804 |
| Cedarhurst, NY | 6.5 mi | 7,334 |
| Lawrence, NY | 6 mi | 6,796 |
| Atlantic Beach, NY | 5.6 mi | 1,704 |
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Frequently asked questions about the Rockaway Park office
- The Rockaway Park 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 Rockaway Park office?
- Since 2025, the Social Security Administration asks most visitors to schedule an appointment before visiting a field office. Call (866) 331-2310 or 1-800-772-1213 to book one and reduce your wait.
- You can reach the office at (866) 331-2310 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or use the SSA national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday to Friday.
- Besides Rockaway Park, this is the closest office for about 4 surrounding communities, including Inwood, Atlantic Beach, Lawrence, Cedarhurst. There's a full list of nearby towns and distances on this page.
- The next-closest field office is in Brooklyn, about 4.9 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.