On Thursday, August 20, 2026, a New York City landlord announced a settlement with the nonprofit organization CAMBA and the legal services group Legal Aid. The agreement calls for the landlord to provide assistance to tenants living in supportive‑housing units at Bedford Gardens in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn, before any eviction actions move forward. The move is intended to address a series of planned evictions targeting residents who were formerly homeless.
The settlement follows a period of dispute in which the landlord sought to remove occupants from the Bedford Gardens building, a property that contains supportive‑housing apartments. CAMBA, which offers services to formerly homeless individuals, and Legal Aid, which provides legal representation to low‑income tenants, negotiated the terms of the agreement with the property owner. Their involvement aims to ensure that tenants receive needed support while the landlord’s eviction plans are put on hold.
According to the terms, eviction proceedings will be paused while CAMBA and Legal Aid deliver assistance designed to help tenants maintain stable housing. The assistance is meant to address any underlying issues that may have prompted the landlord’s eviction efforts and to give residents an opportunity to remain in their homes.
Bedford Gardens, located in the South Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, has been a focal point of tension between property management and advocates for supportive housing. The settlement represents a collaborative approach that seeks to balance the landlord’s property interests with the housing needs of residents who have previously experienced homelessness.
While the agreement does not eliminate the possibility of future evictions, it establishes a framework for providing resources to tenants before any further action is taken. The parties hope the arrangement will lower the risk of displacement and serve as a model for resolving similar disputes in other supportive‑housing settings throughout the city.