Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and the New York City Department of Social Services Commissioner Molly Park announced an emergency expansion of single-room-occupancy style shelter units in Upper Manhattan available for New Yorkers experiencing unsheltered homelessness, who are better served by these settings.
The new units are designed to reach people who are reluctant to come indoors because they do not want to share rooms or are skeptical of other shelter options.
“As a dangerous cold persists, my administration is working around the clock to keep New Yorkers safe. By making new single-room units available, we are meeting people where they are and removing barriers that keep too many New Yorkers out in the cold,” said Mayor Mamdani. “Across our city, dedicated public servants are clearing crosswalks and bus stops, melting down snow ridges, spreading salt and conducting relentless outreach to bring people indoors. As this critical work continues, I urge all New Yorkers who can to stay indoors, look out for your neighbors, and call 311 if you see someone who needs help.”
As freezing temperatures continue, the Mamdani administration is deploying every available resource and introducing new ones to keep New Yorkers warm, safe and indoors. Since Jan. 19, intensified outreach efforts have resulted in more than 860 placements for homeless New Yorkers. Information on warming center and available space can be found here on 311.
