The city’s supportive housing model, intended as a stable sanctuary for formerly homeless families, is demonstrating a profound, structural failure. Court records expose a chilling reality in Queens: two-thirds of families residing in a Far Rockaway complex, specifically designated to provide subsidized rent and critical services, have faced eviction filings within the last two years. This is not isolated mismanagement; it represents a systematic malfunction in the pathway from homelessness to stability. The supportive housing framework is theoretically sound: it aims to break the cycle by providing housing coupled with social work, mental health resources, and job training. Yet, when private or non-profit providers prioritize the expediency of filing eviction papers—often jumping to court as a quick option rather than a final resort—the entire structure collapses, proving no more durable than the shelter system the families sought to escape. This failure to stabilize the most vulnerable citizens is an unacceptable drain on public resources. Taxpayers fund these placements under the pretense of constructing lasting stability, yet a failure rate this severe simply channels families back into the high-cost shelter system, demanding higher expenditures with zero gain in human capital or societal progress. The city’s regulatory oversight is demonstrably insufficient, allowing providers who receive public dollars to operate without the requisite commitment to sustained tenancy. A system designed to solve homelessness is, through lax enforcement, actively contributing to it. This reality requires a decisive intervention to rebuild trust in the supportive housing infrastructure. The immediate imperative for any tenant facing eviction is proactive engagement with the city's legal defenses. New York City guarantees the right to counsel in housing court, an essential resource that must be immediately activated upon receiving any court documents. Do not wait: tenants should contact a legal services provider through the HRA Office of Civil Justice immediately upon receipt of a marshals notice or eviction papers. For those families in supportive housing units, particularly those receiving CityFHEPS or FHEPS subsidies, understanding the specific stipulations of those programs is non-negotiable, as eligibility for emergency rental assistance can prevent the final step of displacement. The long-term requirement is to develop and enforce a stringent new oversight mechanism for all supportive housing providers. The city must transition from a passive funding agent to an active regulator, instituting performance metrics that prioritize tenancy retention over administrative convenience. Advocacy groups are demanding that the city’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) and the Department of Social Services (DSS) stop allowing providers to utilize housing court as a default disciplinary tool. Join the movement to demand greater accountability from city-funded housing providers by supporting local tenant rights coalitions and advocacy organizations that are actively monitoring eviction rates in subsidized properties. The aim is to structurally redesign the supportive housing experience, shifting it from a transient stopover to a permanent foundation for a stable, self-directed life. We must establish a clear protocol that prioritizes human dignity and long-term economic stability, constructing a housing future where a roof is not a conditional privilege.