NYC to Shut Down Bellevue Shelter Over Poor Conditions

The city will relocate 250 individuals to other facilities by mid-March 2026.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The Mamdani Administration announced a plan to close the 30th Street Shelter, also known as Bellevue, by the end of April 2026 due to the shelter's severe state of disrepair. The city will relocate the approximately 250 individuals currently residing at the shelter to other facilities by mid-March 2026.

Why it matters

The decision to vacate the Bellevue shelter is a proactive measure driven by safety and expert engineering guidance, as the shelter, which originally opened in 1931, is in a severe state of disrepair. The city is focused on ensuring every New Yorker experiencing homelessness has access to safe, humane, and livable shelter spaces.

The details

The Department of Social Services (DSS) and Department of Homeless Services (DHS) will immediately implement an operational plan to vacate 30th Street and relocate the critical functions to other sites. New intake for adult men will be at 8 E 3rd St, and intake for adult families, family units that don't have any minor children, will be at 333 Bowery St, effective May 1st. The city will also be engaging in a large-scale communications campaign and maintaining a small presence on site for at least a year after the closure to greet anyone who may come to the location for services and direct them to the new location.

  • The Bellevue shelter will be closed by the end of April 2026.
  • The approximately 250 individuals currently residing at the shelter will be relocated by mid-March 2026.
  • The new intake locations at 8 E 3rd St and 333 Bowery St will be effective starting May 1st.

The players

Zohran Kwame Mamdani

The Mayor of New York City who announced the plan to close the Bellevue shelter and relocate its residents to other facilities.

Department of Social Services (DSS)

The city agency that will be implementing the operational plan to vacate the Bellevue shelter and relocate its residents.

Department of Homeless Services (DHS)

The city agency that will be working with the DSS to implement the operational plan and maintain a presence at the former Bellevue shelter site.

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What they’re saying

“My administration is focused on ensuring every New Yorker experiencing homelessness not only has access to shelter, but to spaces that are safe, humane and truly livable. We cannot accept a system that treats people without dignity or stability.”

— Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Mayor (Mirage News)

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