Subscribe to one of our news e-mail lists . After a decade in which the number of homeless people declined in New York City, officials say the trend is reversing. Partly to blame is a strong economy that has driven up the price of housing. Facing the prospect of a particularly cold winter, the city this month added 500 beds for single homeless adults and created another 800 spaces for families with children.
Some families complain about conditions in the facilities.
The city says conditions are improving and the facilities are ready for the rising numbers of homeless. Pages will open in a new browser window External sites are not endorsed by CNN Interactive. All Rights Reserved. Terms under which this service is provided to you. Read our privacy guidelines .