Mayor Mamdani Opens New Bridge to Home Facility in Brooklyn, Expanding Path from Hospital Care to Permanent Housing

September 29, 2026 - 19:15

New York, NY - Today, Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and NYC Health + Hospitals announced the opening of a new Bridge to Home facility in Brooklyn, expanding the city's efforts to move patients from hospital care into permanent housing. The facility is designed to serve individuals who no longer need acute medical treatment but still require support before securing stable housing.

Bridge to Home programs provide temporary residence, case management, and connections to long-term housing options. The Brooklyn location adds capacity to a growing network aimed at reducing unnecessary hospital stays and preventing returns to emergency rooms. Staff at the site will work with each person to address health needs, benefits, and housing applications.

City officials say the model addresses a gap that often leaves patients with nowhere to go after discharge. Without a safe place to recover, many end up back in hospitals or on the street. The new facility offers a structured path forward, combining medical oversight with social services.

The opening reflects a broader push to treat housing as a health issue. By linking hospital systems with permanent housing, the program aims to lower costs and improve outcomes for some of the city's most vulnerable residents. Additional Bridge to Home sites are planned in other boroughs as part of the expansion.