New York City Council Member Virginia Maloney and Speaker Julie Menin announced a $25.6 million City Council capital investment on Wednesday, September 23, to modernize the adult inpatient psychiatric units at NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue and create 40 additional psychiatric beds. Maloney, members of the Manhattan Delegation and Bellevue leadership made the announcement at the Manhattan hospital, which currently operates at 98 percent occupancy.

The investment is split across two fiscal years: $10.6 million in Fiscal Year 2027 and $15 million in Fiscal Year 2028. It will pay for renovations to Bellevue’s adult inpatient psychiatric infrastructure and add 40 beds for patients who need to be admitted for continued psychiatric treatment. The renovated units will include patient rooms with more natural light and private areas for interviews and treatment.

“When New Yorkers experience psychiatric emergencies, our city needs to have beds available, doctors and nurses equipped to treat them, and a safe and dignified place where they can stabilize and begin their path toward recovery,” Maloney said. “I made this my number-one capital priority in my first City budget because strengthening that system of care is essential for patients, families, first responders, and our entire city.”