The controversial men’s shelter on Broadway took a huge step forward last month to becoming reality when the property was sold for $4.8 million to an entity that represents Westhab Inc.
The city keeps track of the top 100 hardest to reach New Yorkers who consistently refuse services and live in the subways and streets. Out of those 100, the city said it has now helped move 54 of the people into supportive housing units or hospital beds.