About New York City Department of Social Services (DSS)
The New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) is a New York City government agency. It is made up of the administrative units of the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Department of Homeless Services (DHS). A single Commissioner oversees both HRA and DHS. Officials state that integrated management allows client services to be delivered more seamlessly.
HRA states that it serves more than three million low-income and vulnerable New Yorkers through more than 12 public benefits programs. Its services include food and cash assistance, emergency rental assistance, services for people with disabilities or living with HIV/AIDS, and emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence. DHS provides temporary, emergency shelter to New Yorkers in need and helps individuals and families move toward permanent housing. DSS also administers the Fair Fares transit discount program and IDNYC, the City's municipal identification program. Its legal work includes anti-eviction and immigration-related legal services. The main office address listed by the state is 150 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007.
| Type | Government office |
|---|---|
| New York offices | New York City |
| Phone | 718-557-1399 |
| Website | nyc.gov/site/dss/index.page |
| Registered NY attorneys | 9 |
Practice areas
Areas of work that New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) describes on its own website. They describe the organization as a whole, not the practice of any individual attorney listed below.
Organization profile based on its official website and public sources (reviewed October 30, 2026). Attorney list from the New York State Unified Court System registration data. Not affiliated with New York City Department of Social Services (DSS).
Registered attorneys
Vincent Pullo Currently registered Francisco Rivera Currently registered Max Bolstad Currently registered Alex Yoo Currently registered Samantha Arena Currently registered Lovashni Khalikaprasad Currently registered Gerlene St Jean Currently registered Alexander Belusic Currently registered Ashley Vega Currently registeredRegistration status can change at any time. Confirm any attorney's current status through the official New York Attorney Search.