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Brooklyn Residents Protest Proposed Homeless Shelter Construction

3/30/2026

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On March 30, 2026, several hundred Brooklyn residents blocked construction trucks at the site of a proposed 150-capacity men’s homeless shelter at 86th Street and 25th Avenue, demanding Mayor Zohran Mamdani halt the project.
Locals fear the shelter would attract crime and drugs near senior housing, and protester Kevin Zhang said it endangers families.
The Department of Social Services said the project is set to open in late 2027, but construction has not begun.

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On March 30, 2026, several hundred Brooklyn residents blocked construction trucks at the site of a proposed 150-capacity men’s homeless shelter at 86th Street and 25th Avenue, demanding Mayor Zohran Mamdani halt the project.
Locals fear the shelter would attract crime and drugs near senior housing, and protester Kevin Zhang said it endangers families.
The Department of Social Services said the project is set to open in late 2027, but construction has not begun.