Ozone Park residents say the shelter does not belong in the residential neighborhood.

The shelter is set to open on 86th Street and 101st Avenue it will serve single men, with mental health challenges.

Residents fear there won't be enough supervision, leading to an increase in crime in the area.

"We believe in helping others. We just don't want mentally ill adult males unsupervised where our children are and where the children have to walk every day to and from school," said Sam Esposito, an Ozone Park resident.

A spokesperson for the Department of Homeless Services says the agency remains "deeply committed to open engagement with the community and adds there will soon be a town hall meeting, where community members can ask questions about the plans.