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Westhab Breaks Ground on 30 West

Jun.10.2026

On June 9th, Westhab joined project partners and elected officials to break ground on 30 West. Once complete, this new affordable and supportive residence will bring 81 apartments, including 20 supportive apartments for formerly homeless individuals to Rockland County. On-site support services are provided by Westhab and are funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) administered by the NYS Office of Mental Health.

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West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing Launches Construction of Three Arts

May.12.2026

On May 8th, West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing (WSFSSH) joined project partners and elected officials to celebrate breaking ground on the restoration of the historic Three Arts building. Once complete, this new residence will bring 61 affordable apartments, including 25 supportive housing units, for older adults to the Upper West Side. WSFSSH will provide on-site services funded by NYC 15/15 administered through New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (NYC DOHMH).

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Community Access Breaks Ground on East Tremont

Apr.27.2026

On April 23rd, Community Access, Mega Contracting Group and Community Healthcare Network joined project and community partners to break ground on 521 East Tremont Avenue. Once complete, this new affordable and supportive residence will bring 213 apartments, including 63 supportive for individuals living with mental health concerns, to the East Tremont/Crotona neighborhood in the Bronx. Community Access will provide on-site services funded through NYC 15/15 administered by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH). It also features a health center operated by Community Healthcare Network.

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West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing Breaks Ground on West 108 Phase II

Mar.31.2026

On March 29th, the West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing (WSFSSH) , project and community partners, gathered to break ground on West 108th Phase II. Once complete, this new affordable and supportive housing residence will bring 84 apartments for seniors, including 40 supportive for adults over 55 living with serious mental illness and/or substance use concerns, to the Upper West Side in Manhattan. WSFSSH will provide on-site services funded through NYC 15/15 administered by the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH).

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Community Access Opens Baez Place

Mar.12.2026

On March 11th, Community Access joined project and elected officials to celebrate the grand opening of Baez Place. Developed by Community Access in partnership with Blue Sky Bronx LLC, this new affordable and supportive housing residence brings 153 apartments, including 90 supportive, to the Claremont neighborhood of the Bronx. On-site services are provided by Community Access and funded through the New York State Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSH), administered by the New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH).

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YWCA NorthEastern New York Breaks Ground on Harbor House

Feb.27.2026

On February 25th, YWCA  NorthEastern New York (YWCA NENY) and Xenolith Partners LLC  joined their project partners and elected officials to celebrate the groundbreaking of Harbor House. Harbor House rehabilitates the existing YWCA building to preserve 42 homes and once complete, additionally a new supportive housing residence will also bring 54 apartments for women and their families to YWCA NENY’s existing campus in Schenectady’s Stockade District. On-site supportive services will be provided by YWCA NorthEastern New York and funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) administered by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA). 

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New Destiny Housing Breaks Ground on McLean Place

Sep.10.2025

On September 9th, New Destiny Housing joined project partners and elected officials to celebrate the groundbreaking McLean Place. Once complete, this new affordable and supportive housing residence in The Bronx will provide 72 new affordable apartments, including 43 supportive for housing for homeless domestic violence survivors in shelter. On-site services will be provided by New Destiny Housing funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) administered by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA).

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WellLife Network Breaks Ground on Medford Gardens

Apr.16.2025

On April 15th, WellLife Network joined project partners to break ground on Medford Gardens. Once complete this affordable and supportive housing residence will bring 66 affordable apartments, including 33 supportive, to Brookhaven in Suffolk County. Onsite services will be provided by WellLife Network, funded by the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) administered by the New York State Department of Mental Health.

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Unique People Services Breaks Ground on Ogden Theatre Apartments

Feb.03.2025

On January 31st, Unique People Services (UPS) joined project partners to break ground on Ogden Theatre Apartments. Once complete, this supportive/affordable residence will bring 85 affordable apartments, including 51 supportive, to the Highbridge section of the Bronx. The Ogden Theatre Apartments will be built on the site of a former movie theatre that was repurposed and turned into a bowling alley and church. Onsite services will be provided by Unique People under the NYC 15/15 Initiative funded by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

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Samaritan Daytop Village Breaks Ground on Highbridge

Dec.06.2024

On a blustery December 5th, Samaritan Daytop Foundation and Samaritan Daytop Village (SDV) along with supporters and partners celebrated breaking ground on Highbridge, a 316-unit supportive/affordable building alongside a 106-unit family shelter. Highbridge is SDV’s first new construction fully supportive residence with 190 supportive units for individuals and families and 125 affordable apartments.  Samaritan Daytop Village will provide onsite supportive services to tenants under the NYC 15/15 Initiative funded by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.

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