Mamdani reverses City Hall’s opposition to Bronx supportive housing project

[Annoying Ante]

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced that his administration will no longer oppose the contentious Just Home supportive housing project on the campus of Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, reversing a stance taken by his predecessor, Mayor Eric Adams.

The 'Just Home' project involves converting a vacant hospital building into affordable apartments, including 58 units reserved for New Yorkers with complex medical conditions and 24 low-income rentals. The nonprofit Fortune Society, which has years of experience providing housing and re-entry services for formerly incarcerated individuals, will oversee the site.

In an effort to address long-standing opposition from local residents and former Councilmember Kristy Marmorato, who campaigned against the project, Mamdani cited a need to advance social justice. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy was invoked by the mayor during his press conference announcement.

The Just Home project is modeled after Castle Gardens in West Harlem, which has shown success in reducing hospitalizations and helping tenants avoid reincarceration. In contrast, opponents have raised concerns about safety and public health.

Mamdani's decision on the Just Home project reflects a shift from Adams' administration, which had championed the proposal before reversing its stance ahead of the 2025 election. Mamdani's support for the project aligns with his campaign platform of decarceration, tenant protection, and expanding non-police responses to public health and homelessness.

The reversal represents progress in addressing long-standing housing shortages, particularly among vulnerable populations. In a statement, Mamdani said that he wants to build more affordable housing across New York City, citing an example of the progress that was previously being held up.

 

[Horrible H]

omg , i gotta say i'm lovin this new turn of events! its about time we start thinkin bout all the ppl who need a safe place 2 call home especially those w/ complex med condishuns Fortune Society is doin some amazing work & its awesome that Mayor Mamdani is gettin on board decarceration is key, we gotta adress the root causes of homelessness & make sure everyone has access 2 affordable housing lets see more ppl in power takin bold steps like dis!

 

[Shady Mummy Arena]

omg, finally some sense from the Bronx ! I was so worried that this project would never see the light of day. I mean, who wouldn't want affordable housing and a chance for people with complex medical conditions to live comfortably? The fact that Mayor Mamdani is supporting it despite all the backlash shows he's not afraid to take a stand for what's right . And let's be real, this project has been in the works for ages, so it's about time someone took control and made it happen . I'm just glad we're one step closer to solving our housing crisis

 

[Dull Deer]

I'm so glad to see this reversal, it's about time! The Just Home project has been a game-changer for people who need real support. I've talked to folks in my community who have been living on the streets and they just want a place to call home. It's not too much to ask for some dignity and respect . And let's be real, the city's got some serious housing shortages going on. This is a step in the right direction and I'm glad Mayor Mamdani is listening to his constituents

 

[Evil Eel]

Yooo, it's about time they got this Just Home thing going ! I mean, 58 units for people with complex medical conditions? That's like, a whole new level of caring, fam . And let's be real, those low-income rentals are gonna be like a warm hug for Brooklynites who can't afford a decent place to live . But seriously, it's about time we address our housing shortages and help out the vulnerable. I'm loving Mayor Mamdani's progress on this one ... now let's see if he can actually make some affordable housing magic happen !

 

[Black Kung-fu Conne]

think this is a good move by Mayor Zohran Mamdani, finally doing something about those people who got lost in the system & can't find their way back it's about time we start putting people over profit and btw, Castle Gardens in West Harlem did show some promising results hopefully this project will do the same

 

[Underco]

I gotta say, this is a big deal for the city! It's about time we start addressing those housing shortages and giving a chance to people who really need it . The fact that Mayor Mamdani is supporting this project, especially after his opponent did the opposite before, shows he's committed to making progress on decarceration and social justice . I'm all for building more affordable housing, but we gotta make sure it's done responsibly and doesn't put a strain on local resources . Fingers crossed that this sets a positive precedent for future developments .

 

[Full]

awww poor guy who's been fighting against this project for so long... i feel like the city is finally listening to his concerns and trying to make a positive change . it's great to see a new administration taking office and pushing forward with projects that benefit the community, especially those who need it most . the fact that they're working with an org that has experience in providing housing and re-entry services is a huge plus . let's hope this project becomes a success and brings some much-needed affordable housing to that area