Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine is backing a project that will turn a dilapidated medical center, owned by New York City’s Health+ Hospitals, into 200 affordable housing units, Levine spokesperson Reuben Torres told Playbook. If approved, the project at 1727 Amsterdam Avenue in West Harlem would continue to house the Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center, which provides mental health services and play and speech therapy for preschoolers, along with 120 units for formerly homeless households, 80 affordable housing units, and 48 units for seniors. The building will also have supportive services for tenants living on-site, including case management, coordinating medical and behavioral health services, and assistance with job placement.
Read the full article in the Politico Playbook. Published in Politico on December 10th, 2025.
