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April 8, 2026

Park Slope Post Office Temporarily Closed

Retail, Post Office Box Service Available at the Van Brunt Post Office

BROOKLYN, NY – The Park Slope Post Office located at 198 7th Avenue, Brooklyn, 11215 is temporarily closed due to repairs to the back office.

During this closure, retail and Post Office Box service will be available at the Van Post Office, located at 275 9th Street, Brooklyn, 11215.

Customers are reminded to bring proper photo identification for mail and package pickups, (if possible, a previous mailing containing the PO Box address with proven name).

Van Brunt box and lobby hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Window service hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

If there any questions regarding service, please contact the Postal Service Customer Care Center at 1-800-ASK-USPS (275-8777) or visit www.usps.com at the USPS Service Alerts section found at http://about.usps.com/news/service-alerts/welcome.htm.

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U.S. Postal Service Celebrates 250 Years

The United States Postal Service is an independent federal establishment, mandated to be self-financing and to serve every American community through the affordable, reliable and secure delivery of mail and packages to more than 170 million addresses six and often seven days a week. Overseen by a bipartisan Board of Governors, the Postal Service is celebrating its 250th year of service to customers amidst a network modernization plan aimed at restoring long-term financial sustainability, improving service, and maintaining the organization as one of America’s most valued and trusted brands.

The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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