Shelters near Auburn Family Residence Fort Greene

Opportunity House Men's Shelter

Last Updated Ago Added Jan 15, 2019

Brooklyn, NY, 11201

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If you have stayed in this shelter, how was your stay?

User Answers

  1. Horrible

    Answer posted on Sep 24, 2022 0
  2. Bad

    Answer posted on Dec 26, 2022 0
  3. Not good, it's like prison.

    Answer posted on Dec 27, 2022 0

Is this a safe shelter to stay in?

User Answers

  1. Regarding safety—yes and no. Smokers get away with smoking in the rooms, endangering everyone’s life. Some foods have no expiration labeled dates. Staff tries to make their own rules in order to gain control over clients.

    Answer posted on Sep 24, 2022 0
  2. No

    Answer posted on Dec 26, 2022 0
  3. Yes

    Answer posted on Apr 13, 2023 0

Do they accept pets at this shelter?

User Answers

  1. Seen 2 dogs one time

    Answer posted on Sep 24, 2022 0
  2. Yes

    Answer posted on Dec 26, 2022 0
  3. No

    Answer posted on Apr 13, 2023 0

Do you have any advice for those wanting to stay at this shelter?

User Answers

  1. DON'T STAY HERE

    Answer posted on Mar 25, 2022 0
  2. Any shelter is not to stay for life but do what is required and needed and get out. Find a job then your own place.

    Answer posted on Sep 24, 2022 0
  3. Deal with coalition for homeless

    Answer posted on Dec 27, 2022 0

How long can you stay here?

3 Comments

  1. Apr 23, 2020Reply
    The staff is on whole very courteous and respectful . There is a tall thin African-American gentleman of about 40 who works in the kitchen who goes beyond and above to accommodate the residents. The DHS police are very hard working and respectful. The only complaint is the security firm.They have proved to be rude and discriminatory
  2. Blanca
    Blanca
    Oct 9, 2020Reply
    Great staff Asw need stop being rude seriously my daughter is in with her husband one of them refused to clean the hallway when they were told to saying my boss doesn't allow that so why in the rules of book of dhs says ask them when u see due to covid sir they need to speak to people right stop with the low fat milk whole milk will be nife for a change all this wheat wears the white bread beside that everything is good ...
  3. Ila
    Ila
    Sep 24, 2022Reply
    Rules can shape a place which in turn allow changes be made. In this building people are not allowed to bring food or cleaning supplies etc. in the rooms understandably, to prevent bugs, rodents, and for safety reasons. These rules supposed to keep everyone safe. Yet, still smokers are allowed to bring cigarettes to their rooms, smoke comfortably while in bed, triggering the smoke alarm too often, risking everyone’s life in the building. That doesn’t make sense at all. Given the history of this place, random inspection of the entire building so now and then, would be highly appreciated!

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