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Residents, board raise alarm over planned shelter at Stillwell Ave; Assembly office says 1680 Stilwell to open in 2026
Summary
Assembly office staff told Community Board 11 that 1680 Stilwell Ave is planned to open in 2026 as a 200-bed shelter for single adult women operated by Lanter Community Services. Board members expressed frustration at discovering the plan only after brush clearing began and raised concerns about shelter 'saturation' in the district.
Community Board 11 members and residents pressed staff and elected-officials’ representatives on Dec. 18 after the Assembly office reported that the Department of Social Services plans to open a shelter at 1680 Stilwell Ave in 2026.
"This week, the Department of Social Services has informed our office and the community board that the site at 1680 Stilwell Avenue is planned to open in the 2026 as a 200 bed shelter…
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