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West Harlem residents and local officials are suing the city over a controversial redevelopment plan that would convert a vital healthcare hub into affordable housing, risking the loss of essential services for thousands — especially those on Medicaid or uninsured. The site at 1727 Amsterdam Ave currently houses Heritage Health, Housing, and the Emma Bowen Community Center, which provides critical mental health care. While the center will return post-construction, it’ll be cut in half in size, and Heritage Health will relocate to a nearby site deemed unready — potentially displacing tenants. Community members stress they support housing but demand healthcare access not be sacrificed. City officials push forward, calling the project part of a broader effort to combat rising costs and homelessness, with nearly 200 new units promised. The lawsuit, led by State Senator Coredell Cleare, argues the city failed to properly evaluate the plan — and insists both housing and health services can coexist.

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