Prohibits the location of homeless shelters within five hundred feet of a school, place of worship or transit facility; provides an exception for a shelter program or food program operated by a place of worship.
This bill requires New York City's Planning Commission to review and approve all new locations, expansions, or service changes for specific social services facilities operated by city agencies. It directly affects agencies managing shelters, housing programs, youth services, and supportive housing (like ACS placement facilities, homeless shelters, and affordable housing with support services). The key provision mandates the Commission to consider neighborhood character, property values, and existing facility locations before approving such changes. The law does not change service eligibility but adds a new approval step for facility operations.
This bill requires New York City's Planning Commission to review and approve all new social services facilities, expansions of existing facilities, or changes in services provided. It directly affects city agencies (like those managing homeless shelters, foster care, or supportive housing) and their contractors. The commission must consider neighborhood character, property values, and existing facility locations before granting approval. The law applies to all defined social services facilities, including shelters, youth care centers, and housing programs for vulnerable populations.
This bill limits the number of shelter beds in each New York City council district to no more than 15% of its borough's total shelter capacity. It directly affects homeless shelters providing temporary housing for single adults, families, and families with children by requiring the city's housing department to enforce this cap. The key mechanism mandates that the department cannot renew shelter contracts if a district exceeds the 15% limit, and must adjust shelter placements to comply. This policy change aims to distribute shelter resources more evenly across boroughs, rather than concentrating them in specific districts.
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.
Bill A 6909 requires all homeless shelters in New York City to be located at least 500 feet away from any transit facility, such as subway stations, bus stops, or train lines. This rule directly affects homeless shelters seeking to open or relocate within the city, as well as transit facilities like subway entrances or bus depots. The law defines "transit facility" broadly to include any infrastructure used for public passenger transportation, mail, or property transport. The policy change takes effect 90 days after the bill becomes law, applying specifically to NYC's administrative code.
