Coalition Houses

For many people who have experienced homelessness, a sense of home no longer seems possible after living on the streets or in shelters for years. The failure of systems intended to help, as well as the isolation and rejection encountered on a daily basis can eliminate hope and trust. Coalition Houses enables individuals who have been through such trauma to fully experience the joy, stability, and comfort of having a home of their own.

Coalition Houses was opened in 1988 to offer private apartment living to homeless single adults in three contiguous five-story brownstone buildings on a serene, tree-lined street on the Upper West Side, just one block from the American Museum of Natural History.

All of our tenants have access to onsite support and services which help to establish a sense of community within the buildings and assist tenants in creating a safe and stable environment. Coalition Houses tenants establish goals for themselves related to individual needs and aspirations, but are often focused on vocational, educational, medical, and interpersonal goals. Social services staff provide support at move-in and throughout the transition process – when adjusting after a period of prolonged homelessness can be particularly challenging – as well as ongoing support to help maintain stability for years to come.

Our 38 tenants pay an affordable monthly rent based on their individual income, with the Coalition utilizing a mix of subsidy streams to ensure that the building is properly run, staffed and maintained so that we can provide a safe and welcoming home for our residents.