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Social Security field office · code 160

Brooklyn, NY Social Security Office

The Social Security office in Brooklyn is at 1540 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216. Phone: (866) 592-4845. Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If you appeal a disability decision, your hearing goes to the New York hearing office (about 11.3 months on average).

Address, phone and office hours

Address1540 Fulton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11216
Phone(866) 592-4845
Fax(833) 950-2684
Monday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday–SundayClosed
SSA office code160

Address, phone and hours from SSA's official field office file. Offices close on federal holidays.

Appealing a disability decision from the Brooklyn office

SSA lists the Brooklyn field office among the offices served by the New York Hearing Office. That is where an administrative law judge will hear your case if your claim is denied at reconsideration.

Hearing officeNew York, NY(877) 405-6744
Average processing time11.3 mo344 days · national 8.6 mo
Approval rate at hearings58%FY 2026 · national 58%

Before the hearing, the medical decision is made by Disability Determination Services. Read how to appeal a denial (60-day deadline) and what happens at the hearing.

What you can do at this office

  • Apply for retirement, disability (SSDI), SSI, survivors and spouse benefits. Social Security card applications too.
  • Replace a Social Security card or update your name.
  • Request a reconsideration or a hearing if your claim was denied (forms).
  • Report changes that affect your benefits and get benefit verification letters.

Many of these services can be done online at ssa.gov or by calling 1-800-772-1213. See how to schedule an appointment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the phone number of the Brooklyn Social Security office?

The Brooklyn, NY Social Security office phone number is (866) 592-4845 and its fax is (833) 950-2684. SSA's national line is 1-800-772-1213.

What are the hours of the Brooklyn Social Security office?

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, according to SSA. It is closed on weekends and federal holidays.

Where is the Social Security office in Brooklyn?

1540 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216.

Where are disability appeal hearings held for the Brooklyn office?

SSA lists the Brooklyn field office among those served by the New York Hearing Office (New York, NY). Its average processing time is about 11.3 months.

Do I need an appointment?

SSA says that if you need in-person help, you must make an appointment to visit a local office. Call the office or 1-800-772-1213 (8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time, Monday to Friday). Many services are also available online at ssa.gov.