In re Alexander L.

The finding of neglect based on respondent’s failure to provide adequate shelter is supported by a preponderance of the evidence and is, by itself, sufficient to support the finding of neglect (see Matter of Tia B., 257 AD2d 366 [1st Dept 1999]). The record establishes that although respondent was repeatedly advised that her unstable living situation was the cause of her son’s progressively deteriorating mental condition, she remained with the child in the New York City homeless shelter system for nearly five years and unreasonably refused suitable permanent housing options.

Respondent’s well…