NY S02206

Requires the Department of Homeless Services to notify community boards, city council members, state legislators, and borough presidents at least 45 days before holding a public hearing on construction of a new homeless shelter, including details such as shelter address, operator, census, and capacity.

Allows community boards to request a public hearing within 15 days of receiving notice and requires the department to consider public comments and modify proposals based on reasonable concerns raised.

Mandates the department establish and operate a community advisory board composed of community members and designees of local officials within 20 days of any new shelter opening.

Requires quarterly reports to local officials on the use and proposed use of privately owned hotels for homeless shelter, and requires department inspection and certification that hotels have no outstanding violations before placing homeless individuals.

Requires the department to provide notice to local officials and police precincts at least one week before using hotel units for shelter, and mandates notification within 48 hours if emergency shelter placements occur during inclement weather.