NYC to Close Migrant Shelter, Seeks 14,000 Hotel Rooms Amid Rising Costs

New York City plans to transition migrants from a tent shelter to hotels, with costs projected to exceed $2.3 billion.

Mayor Eric Adams announced the closure of the Randall’s Island migrant shelter, citing reduced demand and violence at the site.
The city is contracting with hotels to provide 14,000 rooms for migrants through 2025, with current costs at $352 per room per night.
Total spending on migrant services over three years is expected to reach $5.76 billion, raising concerns about the financial burden on taxpayers.
Adams credits shelter stay limits and reduced arrivals for easing the crisis, though challenges remain with the ongoing influx of migrants.
The New York City Hotel Association is involved in providing accommodations, with a new request for proposals to manage the expanded hotel shelter program.