The Mamdani administration wants to move the Bellevue Shelter (above) from its current E. 30th St. location due to the building’s crumbling infrastructure.
The Mamdani administration wants to move the Bellevue Shelter (above) from its current E. 30th St. location due to the building’s crumbling infrastructure. ( Photo: Jack Ahern)

Fears abound regarding safety issues as Mamdani administration promises to carefully control the site to prevent drug use, loitering.

East Village Residents Express Concern Over Homeless Shelter Plans

13 Apr 2026 | 04:10
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The Mamdani administration’s decision to close its largest men’s intake center – the 200-bed Bellevue Shelter at 400 E. 30th St. – and relocate it to 8 E. 3rd St. has ignited the ire and concern of area residents who fear the shelter will bring drugs and loitering to the area.

The city says the current...

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