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Dominic Hollow and Riverview are regularly reviewed by multiple oversight and
compliance partners to ensure high -quality housing and program operations.
• Homes and Community Renewal (Funder and Oversight Agency): Conducts
inspections every three years. Dominic Hollow was inspected on 6/11/2025 and
Riverview is scheduled for 9/23/2025.
• Office of Mental Health (Oversight Agency): Completed site visits at Dominic
Hollow in May 2025 (licensed programs) and June 2025 (supported units).
• Richman Housing (Tax Credit Investor for DH): Performs annual visits, typically
in May.
• CREA (Tax Credit Investor for RV): Completed a site visit in April 2025 and issued a
finalized report noting no deficiencies and praising the team's efforts.
• Community Preservation Corporation (Funder): inspection also occurred
in March 2025, with positive results.
Across all visits, inspectors have consistently expressed positive feedback on building
conditions, staff responsiveness, and tenant safety. Staff at Dominic Hollow and Riverview
take pride in ensuring that all repairs are addressed promptly, keeping the properties safe,
stable, and well -maintained.
Dominic Hollow Police Response Trends
Dominic Hollow opened in April 2023, and outcomes are shown by year (January -
December). In the first year, police responses were higher as staff and residents adjusted.
Since then, calls have decreased significantly, reflecting stronger policies, clearer
expectations, and improved staff de-escalation skills.
This decline highlights positive outcomes:
• Residents are adapting positively to program expectations
• Staff are preventing and de-escalating crises more effectively
• Policies and routines are providing stability and consistency
• The community environment is safer and more secure
2023
2024
2025
Assault
5
2
3
Disturbance
31
19
3
Public Assist
22
18
3
Larceny
6
1
3
Fraud/Forgery
4
1
3
Mental Health
3
5
3
Assist
EMS/Fire/Other
11
9
3
Suspicious
2
0
3
Domestic
6
3
3
Admin
2
2
3
General Information
4
0
3
Trespassing
6
0
3
Harassment
6
3
3
Burglary
0
1
3
Alarm
0
0
3
Total
114
66
51
Riverview
In September 2024, most supported housing units within the property were fully
occupied. By the end of December 2024, the affordable housing units were also filled.
Situation
2024
2025
911 Calls
2
3
Assault
0
1
Disturbance
3
16
Public Assist
1
21
Larceny
0
1
Fraud/Forgery
0
2
Mental Health
1
10
Assist
EMS/Fire/Other
0
7
Suspicious
0
1
Area Check
0
4
Admin
0
4
Trespassing
0
3
Driving
Complaint
0
1
Harassment
0
6
Total
7
80
Evictions (2023-2025)
Evictions remain rare across our programs and are pursued only when necessary to
protect safety and uphold program integrity. While most eviction cases required court
involvement, a smaller number were resolved without legal action.
Between 2023 and 2025, evictions were tied to two key factors: nonpayment of rent and
behaviors that also led to police responses. This overlap shows that evictions were not
random or excessive, but rather linked to situations where safety, accountability, and
program standards were at risk.
The vast majority of residents have maintained housing stability. With only a small
number of departures, the program has demonstrated strong success in supporting
residents' long-term stability and housing success.
Move -Out Outcomes by Year Dominic Hollow (2023-2025)
Year
Evicted
Incarcerated
Voluntarily left
2023
3
1
1
2024
2
0
1
2025
3
0
0
Move -Out Outcomes by Year Riverview (2024-2025)
Year
Evicted
Incarcerated
Voluntarily left
Pending
Eviction
2024
0
0
0
0
2025
2
0
0
2
Positive Impact of Decreasing Police Responses
The overall decrease in police responses since April 2023 represents a positive shift in
program stability. This reflects not only the effectiveness of policies and staff but also the
adaptability and growth of residents.
Key highlights:
• A safer community environment
• Increased resident stability and engagement
• Reduced reliance on external crisis services
• Clear evidence of program success and impact
Impact of Supportive Housing on Surrounding Communities — Recent
Studies
This document summarizes recent research on the impact of supportive housing on
surrounding communities. It highlights findings from New York State first, followed by
other regions, and concludes with direct links to studies.
1. New York State / New York City
The Impact of Supportive Housing on Surrounding Neighborhoods: Evidence from
New York City (NYU Furman Center)
Examined 123 supportive housing developments across NYC over 18 years. Found that
property values near supportive housing do not decline, and often increase or grow
steadily, especially for properties within 500 feet.
Link:
https•//furmancenter org/files/FurmanCenterPolicyBriefonSupportiveHousing LowRes pd
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Impact of a New York City Supportive Housing Program on Housing Stability and
Preventable Health Care Visits (Lim et al., 2018)
Found that supportive housing improved housing stability for homeless families and
significantly reduced preventable emergency department visits.
Link: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6153IS1/
• Does Proximity to a Homeless Shelter Affect Residential Property Values in
Manhattan (NYC Independent Budget Office)
Compared to shelters, supportive housing showed no negative effect on property values;
properties within 500 feet did not suffer declines, and sales prices often increased.
Link: https://ibo.nyc.ny.us/iboreports/close-to-home-does-proximity-to-a-homeless-
shelter-affect-residential-property-values-in-manhattan-2019.html
2. Other Places / Broader Studies
• Assessing the Impact of Permanent Supportive Housing on Property Values in the
Greater Richmond Area, Virginia (Negasi, 2024)
Analyzed how property values are affected by proximity to supportive housing projects in
Richmond. Found that being close to supportive housing did not depress values.
Link: https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/murp_capstone/90/
• The Effect of Homeless Shelters on Property Values - SSRN (Sitti, Horn, Berrens,
2025)
Looked at shelters and supportive housing in King County. Found that temporary shelters
tend to reduce property values, while permanent supportive housing tends to increase or at
least not harm them.
Link: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=5239331
3. Common Themes & Implications
• Fears that supportive housing will lower property values are not supported by most
rigorous studies.
• Supportive housing tends to stabilize neighborhoods with modest positive effects on
surrounding property values over time.
• Health and social outcomes also improve in surrounding areas (reduced emergency
health usage, increased housing stability).
4. Direct Links to Studies & Reports
• Furman Center - Impact of Supportive Housing on Surrounding Neighborhoods:
https://furmancenter.org/research/publication/the-impact-of-supportive-housing-on-
surrounding-neighborhoods-evidence
• Lim et al. (2018) -NYC Supportive Housing Program and Preventable Health Care
Visits: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC61531SI/
• NYC IBO -Proximity to Homeless Shelters and Property Values:
https://ibo.nyc.ny.usliboreports/close-to-home-does-proximity-to-a-homeless-shelter-
affect-residential-property-values-in-manhattan-2019.htm1
• Negasi (2024) - Richmond, VA Study:
https://scholarscompass.vcu.edu/murp_capstone/90/
• SSRN (2025) - The Effect of Homeless Shelters on Property Values:
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract-id=5239331