BRC News

As I step into my new role as President and Chief Executive Officer of Bowery Residents’ Committee (BRC), one thing I want to emphasize is that we will be building on a solid foundation as we move forward with continuity, new ideas and opportunities: Our long-standing commitment to meeting our clients where they are and providing person-centered support to address their individual needs and challenges. Our dedication to developing housing that offers dignity and care and buil

Chief Operating Officer to Succeed Muzzy Rosenblatt on September 1. New York, NY — The Board of Directors of the Bowery Residents’ Committee, Inc., (more familiarly known as BRC), one of New York City’s largest and most effective housing and social services nonprofits, today announced the appointment of Kelly Quirk as the organization’s next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2026. Quirk, currently BRC’s Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Muzzy R

On Saturday, May 16, 2026 BRC will host a guided open house at the Inwood Sacred Site, with refreshments, history, and a first look at a future memorial honoring the enslaved Africans and Lenape Tribe members who were once buried there. The primary portion of the program will be from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. The event is free, but registration is required. Register Here. Due to the nature of the site, space will be primarily standing room.

Over the summer, BRC CEO & President Muzzy Rosenblatt hosted a webinar for a group of supporters to address the ever-changing landscape...

More than six years after BRC's Chief Real Estate Officer Nicole Clare came across an old auto repair shop that seemed like a great site to build a homeless shelter in northern Manhattan, that shelter is almost ready to open. However, getting to this point was anything but simple. After submitting the down payment, BRC was preparing for the design and construction phase when they learned that the property had previously been a burial ground for enslaved people. Read about the

Bronx Family Housing Exterior On Thursday, September 11, 2025, Bowery Residents’ Committee (BRC) closed on the sale of Bronx Family...