A former rehab facility on Bushwick’s DeKalb Ave is about to reopen as a 100-bed homeless shelter. The facility aims to effectively cater to the unique needs and concerns of the Bushwick community.

The building at 1154 DeKalb Ave, which formerly housed the organization Damon House, will open in June as a temporary homeless shelter. In two years, the shelter will become permanent supportive housing.

Priority at the facility will be given to clients with last addresses in Bushwick and Bed-Stuy as Department of Homeless Services (DHS) has over 3,000 individuals in the system with previous addresses in these two neighborhoods.