NYC Plans 2,200-Bed Migrant Shelter in South Bronx as Shelter Closures Continue

The new facility will house single men relocated from tent shelters, sparking criticism over its location in a struggling neighborhood.

New York City is preparing to open a 2,200-bed migrant shelter in the South Bronx, retrofitting a former office building near 'The Hub,' an area known for open drug use and crime.
The shelter will primarily house single men transferred from shuttered tent shelters on Randall's Island and Floyd Bennett Field, part of the city's effort to downsize its emergency shelter system.
Mayor Eric Adams' administration cites a significant decline in new migrant arrivals over the past 27 weeks, allowing for the closure of 46 shelters and saving taxpayers an estimated $2.8 billion over three fiscal years.
Local residents and officials, including Congressman Ritchie Torres, have criticized the decision, arguing that the Bronx is being unfairly burdened as a 'dumping ground' for shelters.
Advocates for migrants emphasize the need for more permanent housing solutions and better integration into the city's traditional shelter system to address safety concerns and reduce disruptions for families.