A former family shelter at 1605 Nelson Avenue in Morris Heights, The Bronx is set to be transformed into 129 units of permanent supportive housing under a new initiative by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and Department of Social Services (DSS). BronxWorks, in partnership with Slate Property Group, has been selected to lead the redevelopment, the first designation under HPD’s 2023 Supportive Housing Request for Qualifications (RFQ).
Originally operated as an 80-unit Tier II shelter, the city-owned site will undergo a full gut renovation to deliver deeply affordable housing, including 91 units reserved for formerly homeless households. The revamped building will also include a licensed early childhood education center accessible to residents and the surrounding community. BronxWorks will provide wraparound services, including case management, mental health support, and benefits navigation to promote long-term housing stability.
Spanning 105,000 square feet, the renovated property will feature ADA-compliant infrastructure, all-electric building systems, and outdoor recreation spaces. Once the rehabilitation is complete, Slate Property Group will transfer ownership to BronxWorks, ensuring the project remains under nonprofit stewardship.
Transit nearby 1605 Nelson Avenue includes the 4 train at 176th Street and Burnside Avenue stations, and the B and D trains at Tremont Avenue.
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