Since 1987, HSI has led the development of over 2,000 apartments across 17 supportive housing projects in New York City. With more than $200 million secured from public and private sources, we've created housing that supports New Yorkers facing the toughest challenges.

 

Our mission is to serve communities who are too often left behind, including:

• Youth aging out of foster care

• Individuals with persistent mental illness

• Low-income and formerly homeless seniors

• People with substance use disorders

• Individuals with physical or developmental disabilities

• People reentering from incarceration

• Veterans and individuals living with HIV/AIDS

 

A Legacy of Preservation

HSI’s commitment to preserving housing began in 2005 with the Lafayette Morrison Tenant Association, where we provided technical assistance that led to a $100 million tenant-led purchase of 1,865 units in the South Bronx. These homes transitioned out of the Mitchell-Lama Program into permanently affordable co-ops.

 

We then turned to our own buildings. With funding from NYC HPD’s Supportive Housing Loan Program, we invested $16.4 million in major rehabilitation projects at two historic Manhattan buildings:

• The Cecil

• The Narragansett

 

These renovations were completed with tenants in place, ensuring long-term affordability and housing stability.

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See how we’re investing in New York’s future → Visit our Preservation page