Social Security offices in New York by city
Hearing offices in New York
| Office | Address | Avg. wait | Approval rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | 2nd Floor, 12 Corporate Woods Boulevard, Albany 12211 (866) 643-3035 | 10.3 mo | 61% |
| Bronx | 2nd Floor - Suite 200, 220 East 161st Street, Bronx 10451 (866) 563-9573 | 10.3 mo | 55% |
| Buffalo | 2nd Floor, 130 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo 14202 (866) 348-5819 | 8.6 mo | 53% |
| Long Island | 730 Federal Plaza, Long Island 11722 (877) 379-8559 | 9.8 mo | 71% |
| New York | Room 2909, 26 Federal Plaza, New York 10278-0035 (877) 405-6744 | 11.3 mo | 58% |
| New York (Varick) | 3rd Floor, Room 315, 201 Varick Street, New York (Varick) 10014-9998 (866) 964-9971 | 9.0 mo | 66% |
| Queens | Joseph P Addabbo Federal Building, 155-10 Jamaica Avenue, 2nd Floor, Queens 11432 (866) 931-6092 | 10.1 mo | 76% |
| Rochester | U.S. Federal Building, Suite 3000, 100 State Street, Rochester 14614 (866) 331-3271 | 9.6 mo | 68% |
| Syracuse | 5th Floor, 300 S. State Street, Syracuse 13202 (888) 655-6477 | 8.3 mo | 57% |
New York Disability Determination Services
The Disability Determination Services decides the medical part of your claim at the first two levels. Phone: 855-953-8713 Ext 71061 (Professional relations / consultative exams). If it denies your claim twice, you move to the hearing offices above.
Judges in New York
The appeal path in New York
- Initial claim: decided by Disability Determination Services.
- Reconsideration: request it within 60 days of the denial. How it works.
- Hearing: before an administrative law judge at a New York hearing office. What to expect.
- Appeals Council and, after that, federal court. Details.
To apply for benefits or replace a card, use one of the field offices listed above.
Frequently asked questions
How many Social Security hearing offices are in New York?
SSA lists 9 hearing offices in New York: Albany, Bronx, Buffalo, Long Island, New York, New York (Varick), Queens, Rochester, Syracuse.
What is the disability hearing approval rate in New York?
Judges at New York hearing offices approved 62% of the cases they decided in FY 2026, compared with 58% nationally.
How many Social Security offices are in New York?
SSA lists 67 Social Security field offices in New York, in 49 cities.
Which New York hearing office is fastest?
In SSA's FY 2026 through July 31, 2026 report, the Syracuse office had the shortest average processing time in New York: 251 days (about 8.3 months).
Who decides disability claims in New York?
The Disability Determination Services (DDS) decides initial claims and reconsiderations; phone 855-953-8713 Ext 71061. Hearings are held by SSA judges at the hearing offices listed on this page.