Department of Homeless Services

Neighbors’ concerns spark unanimous vote against shelter

Community Board 7 passed a resolution furthering the community's fight against the building's conversion.

By Gina Lee and Chelsea Lo | Feb 2 02:56 am ET

Locals protest concentration of homeless shelters on UWS

Neighbors say a new 94th Street shelter is a symbol of problems with the city's homelessness policy.

By Gina Lee | Jan 26 02:09 am ET

Homeless shelter to close, uncertainty for site's future

At their long-awaited meeting with the commissioner of the city’s Department of Homeless Services, Robert Hess, local tenants gathered on Thursday night to discuss the closure of a transitional homeless shelter.

By Sarah Darville | Apr 9 02:51 am ET

Shelter plans scrapped amid ownership concerns

After a contentious Community Board 7 meeting on Tuesday night, housing organization Help USA confirmed Wednesday that they were pulling out of plans for a long-term contract with the Department of Homeless Services.

By Devin Briski | Feb 25 03:49 am ET

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