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A man holding a house key in front of him.
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Supporting Housing for All & Fighting Homelessness

Ensuring that New Yorkers in need have stable and affordable housing.

Links to help you find housing in New York City.

Goddard Riverside’s housing units provide safe, affordable homes for some of New York City’s most vulnerable populations, including older adults, formerly homeless people, and those with mental illness. Residents receive on-site services ranging from benefits assistance to mental health care to social activities that help ensure that individuals stay connected to their community.

We have been a leader in the effort to eliminate homelessness since the 1980s, when we helped pioneer homeless outreach and supportive housing. These models have since been adopted nationwide as cornerstones of the successful Housing First movement.

Our programs fight homelessness on many fronts. The Law Project prevents homelessness by helping tenants stay in their apartments and advocate for their rights. Homeless Outreach works with people living on the streets, helping them transition into permanent housing. Our supportive housing residences provide services to help people stay housed and reconnect with family and community.

Our buildings are integrated with their surrounding neighborhoods and strive to be a positive force in the community. Residents engage in local improvements such as planting flowers and caring for trees. These residences are available for individuals transitioning out of chronic street homelessness. To apply, you must be a client of a NYC street outreach team.

The services offered by our supportive housing programs include:

  • medication monitoring
  • case management
  • money management
  • entitlement assistance
  • medical and psychiatric care
  • substance use counseling
  • work readiness training
  • meals program
  • 24-hour/7-day front-desk security
  • group activities ranging from trips and movies to quilting and gardening

Our Residences

Asylum-Seeker Sanctuaries

These two residential in Queens provide housing to newly-arrived families.

Safe Havens

A temporary home where case managers assist in assembling documents and applying for permanent housing:

Supportive Housing

Permanent housing with built-in support systems: