Project Renewal and Monadnock Development Break Ground on Visionary, Purpose-Built Shelter and Supportive Housing Development in Midtown
- October 24, 2024
- •Homes

New Providence to include community primary care clinic; exemplifies how the transfer of City-owned shelters to nonprofit owners can produce model facilities
(New York, NY)—Project Renewal and Monadnock Development broke ground today on the New Providence redevelopment project located in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. The new 21-story, 133,000-square-foot building is a testament to Project Renewal’s commitment to creating visionary, sustainable solutions that provide housing with integrated comprehensive social, health, and employment services for New Yorkers in need.
New Providence will combine transitional shelter and permanent, affordable, and supportive housing with an on-site primary care clinic open to residents and the community. The shelter, permanent housing components and primary care clinic will each have separate entrances and amenities while sharing one building envelope. The shelter and housing programs will provide essential services such as case management, individual and group counseling, recreational activities, occupational therapy, housing placement assistance, and full-time medical and psychiatric services.
The new structure will replace a seven-story shelter that Project Renewal has operated since 1998. The redevelopment includes:
- 171 emergency beds for women living with mental health or substance use disorders and will have embedded mental health and substance use support programs.
- 130 permanent studio apartments for single adults, including 78 units of supportive housing and 52 units for individuals earning less than $48,000 per year.
- A licensed primary care clinic on the first floor, offering health care services to residents and the surrounding community, ensuring continuity of care after clients leave the shelter.
The City transferred ownership of the old New Providence shelter to Project Renewal, demonstrating a commitment to leveraging its decades of nonprofit development expertise for maximum impact. The old building was a former convent whose age, condition, and awkward layout made service delivery difficult and renovations costly. Replacing it with a brand-new structure will provide a higher-quality living environment, improved service delivery, and enhanced security.
Funding for this project came from the NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS), NYC Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), New York City Housing Development Corporation (HDC), New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA), the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, Citi Community Capital, Red Stone Equity Partners, Leviticus Fund, and Deutsche Bank.
The new building is being co-developed with Monadnock Development. It was designed by Dattner Architects and will be built by Monadnock Construction.
“New Providence redevelopment is a perfect example of what a modern, integrated shelter and supportive housing facility should be—at a time when housing of all kinds is desperately needed. By replacing the obsolete structure with a purpose-built development that includes specialized services and on-site medical care, we are paving the way for a model facility that maximizes value for the residents and the surrounding community. This project exemplifies how transferring City-owned shelters to nonprofit owners can lead to innovative and impactful solutions to homelessness,” said Eric Rosenbaum, President & CEO of Project Renewal.
“Working with Project Renewal to make New Providence a reality has been both an honor and privilege. Creating affordable housing for vulnerable households in partnership with those who share your values is a tremendous experience we don’t take for granted,” said Kirk Goodrich, President of Monadnock Development.
“I’m proud to join our neighbors in celebrating the redevelopment of New Providence, which will be a safe haven for some of the city’s most vulnerable populations through emergency and supportive housing. Let’s make New Providence a model approach to tackling homelessness in the city and ending the vicious cycle that too many of our neighbors find themselves in,” said U.S. Congressman Jerry Nadler, 12th District of New York.
“The New Providence redevelopment is just the kind of project we need to see much more of to tackle the interlinked homelessness and mental health challenges our city faces. Emergency beds, supportive housing, affordable housing, and vital services all in one location, managed by a competent provider with a long track record and years of experience, is a proven model for getting people off the street permanently. I am very proud that our community will continue to host this vital facility,” said New York State Senator Liz Krueger, District 28.
“Project Renewal’s New Providence Women’s Shelter is an essential community institution. Today’s groundbreaking is a down payment on a commitment that helps those most in need move from shelters to homes. This renovated facility will be adding permanently affordable housing and a street-facing primary care clinic. I am grateful for Project Renewal’s work on behalf of the most vulnerable among us,” said New York State Assemblymember Alex Bores, 73rd District.
“I am thrilled that the redevelopment of the New Providence building has started. This redevelopment will provide additional beds for women in our city dealing with mental health or substance abuse issues, and will provide the necessary tools for these women to succeed. The new inclusion of a licensed primary care clinic on the first floor will help ensure that necessary medical care is available for the residents who live in this building, and in the surrounding area. It also addresses our housing crisis by adding 130 permanent studio apartments for single adults, including 78 units of supportive housing and 52 units for residents with low-income. It is paramount that we provide the necessary environment to help our fellow New Yorkers find their way in this city, and the New Providence redevelopment aims to do just that,” said New York City Council Member Keith Powers, District 4.
“In the current housing crisis we need housing that is accessible to the lowest-income households and support for people in the shelter system. There has never been a more important time for a project like New Providence. This project will take a holistic approach to providing a variety of housing options, including permanent affordable housing, housing with supportive services, health care, and community resources that New Yorkers desperately need. Thank you to Project Renewal, DHS, HPD, HDC, and other city agencies for tirelessly working to ensure our most vulnerable neighbors get the care and support they deserve.” said Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine.
“Once complete, New Providence will deliver 130 affordable and supportive homes, along with an on-site emergency women’s shelter that will help to address our city’s growing housing crisis. HDC is proud to partner on such an ambitious development that meets the housing, social services, and healthcare needs of vulnerable New Yorkers,” said Eric Enderlin, President of New York City Housing Development Corporation.