NYC M1-1 Zoning for homeless shelter

[Chaim S.]

Hi, First post here.. 

Taking a 100k sf lot under contract. Understanding is that the FAR is 1, unless its used as a 'Community Facility' which will allow a 2.4 FAR. 

Will a homeless shelter, which I believe is allowed in M1-1 zoning, be considered a 'Community facility'? 

Thanks!