Amid NYC Homeless-Housing Push, ‘Supportive’ Project Starts

As the city gears up a multibillion-dollar push to house the homeless, officials are showcasing plans to turn an empty South Bronx lot into apartments enhanced with help for residents contending with mental illness.

City first lady Chirlane McCray joined in Tuesday’s ceremonial groundbreaking for Lynn’s Place, an example of what’s known as supportive housing, or apartments with counseling, health and other social services provided right in the building.