Protect our kids and seniors!

Stop the Shelter!

2114 - 2154 Coyle Street

This is an outrage

of the highest order

Like Admiral Ackbar said in Stars Wars: It's a trap!

Safety First

The lot that contains 2114-2154 Coyle street was approved to be affordable housing by the City Council and Community Board 15. But after the approval, Coyle Street LLC sold the lot to Westhab, who decided to build a large-scale homeless shelter.

While we do not oppose homelessness, having a homeless shelter nearby schools and daycare centers raises concerns about community safety regarding children and the elderly.

Who's at fault

Who's Responsible for This?

A "non-profit" called Westhab Inc that claims to help the homeless

These greedy communists have decided to invade our own neighborhood

Jim Coughlin

COO

Appeared at the Kingsborough meeting, makes 350k a year

Rich Nightingale

CEO

Like his name, he is getting rich off homeless people with a salary of over 500k a year.

The Foul Four

How to Contact Westhab?

Address: Westhab Inc. 8 Bashford St. Yonkers, New York 10701

Hotline: (914) 345-2800

Policy Line: 347-716-5175

History

April 02, 2025

Communist Court

Westhab hired 3 lawyers to sue our homeowners to gain access to the backyard. Behind the lot of 2134 Coyle are 5 homes and 1 driveway which lead to the lot's behind. A group of volunteers protested outside the courtroom. Link

March 25, 2025

Community chaos

Westhab presented its plans for the "Coyle Street Family Center" to a packed room of Sheepshead Bay residents. The meeting became heated as residents voiced strong opposition, feeling they were misled about the project's nature. Link Link

March 17, 2025

Bait and Switch

Residents and local leaders expressed opposition to the proposed shelter, citing concerns about safety. Among the attendees was Curtis Sliwa, candidate for mayor, who called this a bait and switch and encouraged citizens to protest for the safety of their homes. Around this time, an online petition appeared to oppose the shelter. Link

March 15, 2025

Initial Protests

Hundreds of community members and local politicians, protested the city's decision to replace the planned affordable housing with a homeless shelter. The biggest supporters are Dimple Willabus, candidate for City Council D46, as well as Curtis Sliwa, candidate for Mayor. Source

July 2023

Change in plans

City officials notified local elected officials, including Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse, about the change in plans from affordable housing to a homeless shelter. Source

2022

First approval

The New York City Council approved a mixed-use development at 2134 Coyle Street, intended to include 119 affordable housing units with ground-floor retail space. Source