Relates to the placement of homeless shelters
This bill (S 5554) requires that no homeless shelter in New York City can be located within 500 feet of any transit facility, such as subway stations, bus stops, or other public transportation hubs. It defines "transit facility" broadly to include subways, buses, and related infrastructure used for passenger or mail transport. The law directly affects homeless shelters seeking to open in the city, imposing a new zoning restriction on their locations. The rule applies to all new shelters established under the city's administrative code and takes effect 90 days after enactment.
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Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 24, 2025
Last action May 14, 2026
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