New York City has just gained 93 new units of affordable and supportive housing specifically designed to address the critical needs of homeless individuals, low-income seniors, and other low-income New Yorkers. In a joint announcement, Mayor Eric Adams, the head honcho of NYC Health + Hospitals Dr. Mitchell Katz, and HPD Commissioner Adolfo Carrión Jr. proudly cut the ribbon on the Woodhull II Residence, a hefty $41.5 million investment aimed at tackling the city’s housing crisis head-on. The project is a beacon for the city’s efforts to provide a stable living environment and access to healthcare for its most vulnerable residents.
The housing complex, located on the grounds of Woodhull Hospital, offers more than just a roof over one’s head; it’s one part of the Housing for Health initiative spearheaded by NYC Health + Hospitals, HPD, and the non-profit group Comunilife, which includes units both for supportive housing and plain-old affordable housing. Eligible NYC Health + Hospitals patients who have experienced homelessness will have 56 units reserved, getting not only a place to stay but also on-site services from Comunilife and medical attention from Woodhull Hospital, providing a unique partnership that addresses both housing and healthcare simultaneously.
According to a statement obtained by the Office of the Mayor, Adams bolstered New York City’s standing as a family-friendly city, saying, “This investment of over $41 million will provide supportive and affordable housing to NYC Health + Hospitals patients experiencing homelessness, as well as to low-income seniors and low-income New Yorkers.” Dr. Katz further emphasized the positive health effects of stable housing, noting that it “makes it easier to manage your blood pressure and diabetes, and living down the block from the hospital makes it easier to see your health care providers.”…