Long Island City Social Security Office, NY – 31-08 37th Avenue, 11101
31-08 37TH AVENUE, GROUND FLOOR, Long Island City, NY 11101
Long Island City Social Security Office Hours
| Day of Week | Opening Hours | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Open |
| Saturday | Closed | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed | Closed |
* All Social Security field offices are closed on official federal holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day). Hours shown are from the SSA DOORS dataset, last updated October 15, 2026.
Directions to Long Island City Social Security Office
SSA's directions: N OR w trains to 36th ave OR the r OR m trains to 36th street. Bus--q66( 35th ave),q100(qns plaza),q101(northern blvd), Q102 (37th ave).
- Serving Long Island City since
- 1936
- SSA region
- Region 2 (New York)
- Office type
- Social Security field office
- Time zone
- Eastern
Before You Visit Long Island City Social Security Office
- Book first. SSA asks visitors to schedule before coming in; call (866) 837-1096 or use the online appointment questionnaire. Appointment holders are served first.
- Bring originals. Photo ID plus the originals (not photocopies) for your request; the document checklist lists them by task.
- Check online first. Replacement cards, benefit letters, direct deposit and address changes are handled at my Social Security with no visit.
- Expect screening. Federal Protective Service officers screen bags at the entrance; weapons, knives and pepper spray are not allowed inside. Take a ticket at the lobby kiosk on arrival.
Services Available at Long Island City Social Security Office
Frequently Asked Questions for Long Island City
Quick answers regarding visits, appointments, and services at the Long Island City SSA office.
Do I need an appointment at the Long Island City Social Security Office?
SSA asks you to schedule before visiting, and appointment holders are served first. Book through the SSA appointment questionnaire at ssa.gov, call this office directly at (866) 837-1096, or call the national line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). Many tasks, including most replacement cards and benefit applications, can be completed online with no visit.
What are the operating hours for the Long Island City Social Security Office?
This office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. It is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and all official federal government holidays.
Which Social Security office is closest to the Long Island City Social Security Office if it is closed?
The next closest public office is the Ny East Harlem Social Security Office at 345 E 102ND ST, New York, NY, about 2.3 miles away by straight-line distance. Any field office can handle routine requests, and the "Other Social Security Offices Near Long Island City" list below has four more.
How do I get to the Long Island City Social Security Office?
SSA's own directions: N OR w trains to 36th ave OR the r OR m trains to 36th street. Bus--q66( 35th ave),q100(qns plaza),q101(northern blvd), Q102 (37th ave). The office address is 31-08 37th Avenue, Long Island City, NY 11101.
What is the direct telephone number for this office?
You can reach the Long Island City office directly at (866) 837-1096 (fax (833) 950-3266). If the local line is busy, you may also call the SSA national customer service hotline at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
Is this the right office for an SSN card, SSI, or Medicare?
Retirement, SSDI and SSI claims, Medicare enrollment and benefit questions are handled here. Routine Social Security card requests (new or replacement card, name change, record update) are not: SSA routes them to the Bronx Social Security Card Center at 820 CONCOURSE VLG WEST, Bronx, NY.
Can I apply for replacement cards or retirement benefits online instead?
Yes. In most cases, U.S. citizens can request a replacement Social Security card, apply for retirement or disability benefits, and check benefit verification letters online at ssa.gov without visiting the Long Island City office in person. SSA says the online route is the fastest way to get a replacement card; offices cannot print one on the spot.
Which towns and ZIP codes is the Long Island City Social Security Office closest to?
By straight-line distance, this office is the closest SSA office for 10 ZIP codes, including Astoria, Long Island City, East Elmhurst, Maspeth, New York, Sunnyside (mainly Queens County, NY, New York County, NY). SSA does not publish a fixed service-area map, and any field office can handle routine requests.
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Towns and ZIP Codes Closest to the Long Island City Social Security Office
This office is the nearest SSA field office by straight-line distance for 10 ZIP codes across Queens County, NY, New York County, NY. Computed from Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area centroids; SSA does not publish an official service-area map, and any field office can take routine requests.
Other Social Security Offices Near Long Island City
Straight-line distances from this address. Any SSA field office can handle routine requests, so a nearby office with better hours may be a good alternative.