West Harlem community group, politicians sue city over plans to replace hospital with supportive affordable housing

A West Harlem community group and elected officials sued the city over plans to demolish a healthcare facility and replace it with a nine-story supportive and affordable housing building for formerly homeless individuals. The lawsuit claims the city bypassed proper public review processes and that relocating healthcare facilities would reduce their capacity and displace residents. The city's plan involves selling the land to the Bowery Residents Committee for a 199-unit housing complex, with Heritage Health and Emma Bowen Center services being relocated.