New York City Mayor Eric Adams, NYC Health + Hospitals President and CEO Dr. Mitchell Katz, and New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) Commissioner Adolfo Carrión Jr. this week announced the opening of the Woodhull II Residence, a new, $41.5 million 93-unit apartment building that contains both supportive housing and affordable housing for NYC Health + Hospitals patients experiencing homelessness, as well as housing for low-income seniors and low-income New Yorkers. “Today, we are opening the doors to a healthier, safer, and more affordable New York City, and handing New Yorkers a key to their future at Woodhull Hospital,” said Mayor Adams. “This investment of over $41 million will provide supportive and affordable housing to NYC Health + Hospitals patients experiencing homelessness, as well as to low-income seniors and low-income New Yorkers. This new housing facility is how we make sure we have places for New Yorkers to heal and be cared for, and provide a path to stability, lasting community, and common purpose. Every unit at Woodhull will be a place where someone can reclaim their life, renew hope, and allow their New York story to continue. Together, we are going to build more affordable housing as we make New York City the best place to raise a family.”
“Our patients experiencing homelessness often struggle with an array of health conditions, and the prescription is clear: they need stable housing,” said NYC Health + Hospitals President and CEO Dr. Katz. “Permanent housing makes it easier to manage your blood pressure and diabetes, and living down the block from the hospital makes it easier to see your health care providers.”
“As we take on New York City’s housing challenges head-on, this administration remains steadfast in its commitment to serving our most vulnerable neighbors — those facing serious health issues and homelessness. The Woodhull II Residence is a powerful example of that commitment,” said HPD Commissioner Carrión Jr. “These 93 new homes will change lives, providing stability and support while advancing our mission to make New York a more livable city for everyone.”
The residence is the latest to be opened as part of NYC Health + Hospitals’ Housing for Health initiative between the health system, HPD, and non-profit Comunilife.
