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Adult and family shelters and drop-in housing services

Homeless Intake Shelters & Drop-In Centers | NYC Department of Homeless Services (DHS)

How it works

If you’re experiencing homelessness or a housing crisis, you can apply for shelter or get help finding stable housing.

Homeless Intake Centers help you avoid homelessness and provide temporary shelter when needed. Once you’re in shelter, you’ll need to:

  • Develop a plan to move into permanent housing
  • Apply for and maintain Public Assistance eligibility
  • Find and keep a job if you’re able to work
  • Follow shelter rules

Drop-In Centers (DICs) help you transition off the street with:

  • Hot meals and clothing
  • Showers and laundry facilities
  • Counseling, case management, and health care connections
  • Job search and benefits application help
  • Transitional housing options

Your immigration status doesn’t affect your eligibility for these services. Interpreters are available if you don’t speak English.


Eligibility requirements

Visit an intake center to apply for shelter and discuss your eligibility. Drop-in centers are open to everyone.


Required documents

Here are documents you’ll need:


How to apply

Apply in person

Apply in person at an intake center. Go to the center that matches your situation (listed below). Centers are open 24/7, including holidays. Bring your documents with you.

Single Adult Men (18 or older)

Before May 1, 2026:

30th Street Intake Center For Men
400-430 East 30th Street (at 1st Avenue), New York, NY 10016

Starting May 1, 2026:

Third Street Men’s Shelter
8 E 3rd St #8908, New York, NY 10003

Single Adult Women (18 or older)

Franklin Shelter For Women
1122 Franklin Avenue
Bronx, NY 10456
929-281-2330

Adult families (with no children under 21)

Before May 1, 2026:

Adult Family Intake Center (AFIC)
400-430 East 30th Street (corner of 1st Avenue)
New York, NY 10016

Starting May 1, 2026:

Kenton Hall Men’s Shelter
333 Bowery, New York, NY 10003

Families with children younger than 21 or pregnant individuals

Prevention Assistance and Temporary Housing Office (PATH)
151 East 151st Street
Bronx, NY 10451
718-503-6400

Other Options


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Last Updated March 20, 2026

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