The Yonkers office serves 41,005 total beneficiaries across 11 ZIP codes. Of those, 4,285 receive SSDI, representing 10% of the office's total caseload. When visiting, you will work with a claims representative for your initial application. Having an attorney review your file before you submit can prevent common errors that lead to early denials. An attorney can help you prepare your application to ensure your medical evidence is complete.
Your local SSA service center
Your local Social Security service center in Yonkers supports a population of 41,005 beneficiaries. While the office is retirement-heavy with 76% of beneficiaries receiving retirement-worker benefits, it remains a resource for the 4,285 disabled workers in the area. This office manages a monthly payout of $79 million to the community. Because the SSDI share is 10%, your application needs to be clear to stand out during the initial review process.
You can visit the Yonkers office to file an initial SSDI application, drop off required medical records, or verify your identity for benefit updates. This office also assists with Medicare enrollment and setting up direct deposit for your monthly payments. Keep in mind that this location does not make final disability decisions, as those are handled by the state Disability Determination Services. Additionally, any formal hearings regarding your claim will take place at a separate Office of Hearings Operations location.
Who this office serves
Beneficiaries in this service area receive an estimated $79,386k in Social Security benefits each month.
Yonkers SSA Field Office
20 South Broadway
Yonkers, NY 10701
Mon–Fri · 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
View on SSA.gov →Before you visit
Arrive at your appointment with a valid government-issued photo ID and a detailed 15-year work history. Bring a comprehensive list of your treating providers, including their names and office addresses, along with any recent medical records or test results. You should also have a complete list of your current medications and copies of any prior denial letters if you are reapplying.
Avoid common pitfalls like submitting an incomplete work history, which can lead to unnecessary processing delays. Many applicants also fail to include recent mental health records or forget to list all their treating physicians, which weakens your medical evidence. Never sign official forms without reading them thoroughly, as inaccuracies can jeopardize your claim. Ensuring your documentation is complete before your visit is the most effective way to keep your application moving forward.
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Check My BenefitsShould you bring an attorney?
The application stage is the foundation of your entire disability claim. Most people who apply without legal guidance face a higher risk of denial due to missing or poorly presented evidence. An attorney can help you organize your medical records and ensure your work history is accurately reflected from the start. Consider a free case review to understand your options before you submit your application to the SSA.
Your odds change dramatically with a lawyer
SSDI hearing approval rates — represented vs. on your own
Source: U.S. Government Accountability Office, GAO-18-37. The 3× gap is a population-wide average across all judges; individual outcomes vary.
If your SSDI claim moves to a hearing
About two-thirds of initial SSDI applications nationwide are denied. If yours is, your case moves to a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge at one of the regional hearing offices that handles appeals from Yonkers. The Yonkers field office holds your file at every appeal stage, but the substantive decisions happen further up the chain.
