Chesed 24/7 Expands Again: New Larger Apartment Opens Near Columbia Presbyterian

When a family member is hospitalized at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan, the last thing anyone should be worrying about is where to sleep that night. Yet for so many families, arriving quickly, sometimes without warning, finding safe, clean, and affordable lodging near the hospital is an immediate and pressing concern. That's exactly why we're sharing this news: Chesed 24/7 has opened a new, larger apartment just two blocks from Columbia Presbyterian, ready to welcome families who need a place to rest, regroup, and stay close to someone they love.

Key Takeaways

• Chesed 24/7 has opened a new, fully furnished kosher apartment just two blocks from Columbia Presbyterian Hospital, giving families a comfortable and convenient place to stay during a loved one's hospitalization.
• The new Columbia Presbyterian apartment includes two bedrooms, a complete kosher kitchen, comfortable living and dining space — all provided completely free of charge to families in need.
• Families can access the apartment 24/7, including on Shabbos and Yom Tov, and can call 845-354-3233 ext. 1123 to check availability or arrange a stay.
• Chesed 24/7 now operates 28 apartments and 32 Chesed Rooms across 27 hospitals in New York and New Jersey, supporting over 500,000 visits annually — entirely funded by donor sponsorships.
• Beyond housing, families staying at the Columbia Presbyterian apartment can access kosher meals, hospital shuttle transportation, medical supply lending, and hospitality rooms across the broader NewYork-Presbyterian campus network.

Chesed 24/7 Expands Again: New Larger Apartment Opens Near Columbia Presbyterian

Columbia Presbyterian, formally part of the NewYork-Presbyterian hospital system, is one of the largest and most specialized medical centers in the country. Families travel from Monsey, Lakewood, Brooklyn, and communities far beyond the New York area to receive care here. For many of them, the hospital stay isn't a matter of days. It stretches into weeks. And through that time, families need more than a waiting room chair.

Over the years, the volume of requests for Chesed housing near Columbia Presbyterian has grown consistently. Families calling us, sometimes late on a Thursday night, sometimes on a Friday afternoon, looking for somewhere to stay within walking distance of the hospital. Our previous capacity near Columbia was often stretched thin. Last-minute hospital housing requests arrived faster than we could accommodate them, and that gap was something we felt deeply.

The decision to expand our network of chesed apartments in the area came from a mission to answer the call for chesed, ensuring that when the community needs support, we’re there to provide it.

What the New Apartment Offers

The new Chesed 24/7 apartment near Columbia Presbyterian is fully furnished and thoughtfully stocked. It includes two bedrooms, a living and dining area, and a complete kosher kitchen. The apartment is located two blocks from the hospital, close enough that families can walk back and forth easily, even during difficult days when every minute counts.

This isn't a sparse, utilitarian space. Like all our Chesed Apartments, it's been set up to feel as close to home as possible, because we know that dignity and comfort aren't luxuries during a medical crisis, they're necessities.

What Families Can Expect

• Two furnished bedrooms with sleeping accommodations for multiple guests
• A fully stocked kosher kitchen, milchig and fleishig maintained separately
• Living and dining space for families to gather, eat together, and breathe
• Two blocks' walking distance from Columbia Presbyterian Hospital
• Daily cleaning and maintenance, consistent with all our apartment standards
• Laundry service twice weekly, available to guests during their stay
• 24/7 availability, including Shabbos and Yom Tov

There is no charge to families using this apartment. Like all of our services, it is fully donor-supported and provided free of charge to families in need.

To request the Columbia Presbyterian apartment or ask about availability, call us at 845-354-3233.

How Chesed 24/7 Secures and Maintains Apartments in Manhattan

Obtaining and maintaining Jewish hospital lodging in New York City, especially Manhattan, is no small undertaking. Rents are significant. Logistics are complex. The operational standards like cleaning, restocking, and laundry coordination require sustained attention.

Every Chesed Apartment in our network is secured and maintained through donor sponsorship. Individual families, community members, and philanthropic partners sponsor apartments on an ongoing basis, making it possible for us to absorb the full cost and pass it along to families at no charge. When you see a new apartment open, like this one near Columbia Presbyterian, it reflects a real commitment from someone in the community who understood the need and stepped forward to meet it.

For families wondering what happens when apartments are full: we work to find alternatives. Our network includes several apartments near the major NY hospitals, all maintained by Chesed 24/7 and available to families with loved ones in the hospital. We do our best to ensure no family is left without an option.

This expansion is also part of a broader pattern. Earlier this year, we opened a new Chesed apartment near Hackensack Hospital, responding to similar demand from families in New Jersey. Growth is happening because families are asking, and we are committed to answering that call.

Impact in Numbers

Context helps. Here's a brief look at the scale of what Chesed 24/7 operates across its apartment and room network:

• 32 Chesed Rooms maintained at hospitals across New York and New Jersey
• 28 apartments in operation, now including the new Columbia Presbyterian location
• 27 hospitals served across the network
• Over 500,000 visits supported annually across all Chesed 24/7 services
• 24/7 services and availability, 365 days a year, including Shabbos, Yom Tov, and Jewish holidays
• No cost to families, every service is donor-funded

The new Columbia Presbyterian apartment adds meaningful capacity to an already-busy corridor. Manhattan hospitals, including Columbia, Cornell, and others in the NewYork-Presbyterian system, collectively serve a large portion of the families who reach out to us for temporary family housing in Manhattan. Expanding here directly addresses one of our most frequently requested locations.

To learn more about what our apartments look like and how they function day to day, you can read an inside look at the Chesed Apartment experience.

How This Fits Into Chesed 24/7's Larger Mission

The Chesed Apartments are one part of a larger network of support. When a family is staying in our Columbia Presbyterian apartment, they're not just getting a place to sleep, they have access to the full range of what Chesed 24/7 provides.

That includes kosher meals and food stocking, Shabbos and Yom Tov accommodations, hospital shuttle transportation from Monsey and surrounding communities, and medical supply lending through our established network. Our Chesed Rooms at nearby hospitals remain stocked with food, coffee, and essentials. Families using the apartment can also access the broader hospitality room network, including support at other NewYork-Presbyterian campuses, as needed.

The goal is never just shelter. It's normalcy. It's giving a family the ability to keep Shabbos properly, eat kosher food without scrambling, and feel like they have somewhere that's theirs, even in the middle of a medical crisis.

For families whose loved ones are at other hospitals in the system, our Chesed Room at NewYork-Presbyterian Cornell and NYP Methodist Chesed Room are also available. And if you're unsure which location serves your hospital, our full hospital search tool can help you find the nearest Chesed resource quickly.

How You Can Support This Work

The new Columbia Presbyterian apartment exists because someone in our community understood the need and made it possible. That's true of every apartment, every Chesed Room, every stocked pantry in our network.

If you or your family have been helped by Chesed 24/7, at Columbia Presbyterian or anywhere else, and you'd like to give back, we welcome your support. Apartment sponsorships, room sponsorships, and general donations all go directly toward maintaining the services described in this text.

Those who wish to support this work, or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, are welcome to reach out to us at 845-354-3233. We welcome your support.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Chesed 24/7 have apartments near Columbia Hospital?

Yes. We operate a fully furnished kosher apartment two blocks from Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan. It includes two bedrooms, a stocked kitchen, and a living area, and is available at no charge to families.

How many families can the new Columbia apartment host?

The apartment includes two bedrooms and a living and dining area, accommodating multiple guests. Exact capacity depends on the configuration of each stay. Call 845-354-3233 to discuss your family's specific needs.

What happens when Chesed apartments are full?

When our apartments are at capacity, we work to connect families with nearby Chesed Rooms and alternative arrangements within the Columbia and broader NewYork-Presbyterian campus network. Call us directly and we will do our best to help find a solution.

How does Chesed 24/7 secure hospital apartments in Manhattan?

Our apartments are secured and maintained through donor sponsorship. Community members and philanthropic partners fund the cost of each apartment, allowing us to provide lodging entirely free of charge to families in need.

Who is eligible to use the Columbia Presbyterian apartment?

The apartment is open to families with loved ones receiving care at or near Columbia Presbyterian Hospital. Call 845-354-3233 ext. 1123 to arrange a stay at no cost.

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