Harlem Residents are in the midst of a surprising transformation as a building once marketed as condominiums has becoming a homeless shelter.
Residents in Harlem find themselves amid a surprising transformation as a building once marketed as a luxurious condominium complex is set to become a homeless shelter, potentially accommodating migrants, according to The New York Post. The unexpected change of use has stirred frustration among locals who feel left out of the decision-making process.
The 35-unit complex at 2201 Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd near 130th Street was initially touted as a high-end living space featuring market-rate apartments with amenities such as an indoor swimming pool and marble bathrooms. However, financial troubles for the developer led to foreclosure, resulting in the site being leased to a nonprofit organization collaborating with the city’s Department of Social Services/Homeless Services.
Marquis Harrison, chairman of Community Board 10, expressed discontent about the lack of community involvement, stating, “There was no discussion, no conversation about this plan with the community. This building has been empty for so long.”