Homeless Drop-In Centers

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Homeless people who are living on the streets can go to a drop-in center to receive services such as:

Hot meals and clothing
Counseling and medical care
Showers and laundry facilities
Help finding a job or applying for benefits

There are drop-in centers in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Staten Island. There are no drop-in centers in Queens. The Brooklyn drop-in center is wheelchair accessible. All centers are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays.

The Department of Homeless Services does not provide transportation services to these drop-in centers.

The Living Room
800 Barretto Street (at Lafayette Avenue)
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays.

By Subway: 6 train to Hunts Point Avenue

Gathering Place
2402 Atlantic Avenue (between Sackman Street and Jardine Place)

By Subway: A train to Broadway Junction

Mainchance
120 East 32nd Street (between Park Avenue and Lexington Avenue)

By Subway: 6 train to 33rd Street

Olivieri Center for Homeless
257 West 30th Street (between 7th Avenue and 8th Avenue)

By Subway: A, C, E, 1, 2, or 3 train to 34th Street-Penn Station

Project Hospitality
25 Central Avenue (between Hyatt Street and Slosson Terrace)