Informal homes for people with substance abuse problems or re-entering society after a stint in prison often violate the building code and tenants’ rights. But tenants prefer them to the street.
Organizations say contracting reforms by the Bloomberg administration have made it harder for them to compete for funds. But management problems have also hampered their efforts.
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