Boston Medical Center (BMC) is shuttering its clinical services at the controversial Roundhouse homeless shelter, giving the area’s civic groups hope that the Wu administration might finally move services away from the state’s largest drug market.

David Kibbe, the (BMC)’s senior director of communications, confirmed that the BMC’s medical clinic would be winding down by March 31, though housing will continue through June. Whether the Roundhouse will continue operating past that point is up to the city, though the area’s civic groups and business owners are hoping it shuts down.

BMC is citing a lack of funds, although Kibbe declined to specify whether that shortfall was the responsibility of the city or BMC.

“Funding for transitional housing at the site has been identified through June. BMC remains committed to continuing to provide a range of clinical services to treat substance use disorder at the hospital,” he said. “Any questions on the future of the site beyond June belong with the city.”

The city is yet to say what its plans are.

Spokespersons declined to say whether the city would replace BMC’s clinical services or continue housing past the end of the fiscal year.

“The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) will continue to serve residents with substance use disorders through comprehensive harm reduction efforts through our engagement center,” the BPHC said in a statement. “Additionally, BPHC will continue to work to direct individuals to day spaces so they can access the wraparound services they need.”

The Roundhouse has been besieged by controversy since its current run began at the height of the pandemic, providing emergency shelter for the unhoused at Mass and Cass as winter closed in.

That stopgap measure turned out to be not so temporary, as the city expanded services at the center and pulled out of discussions with neighborhood stakeholders when they demanded a definite end date. Its lease was renewed through June without notifying the surrounding community.

Though even the Roundhouse’s critics voice support for city assistance for those struggling with homelessness or substance abuse, BMC has proven unable to maintain security around the property, with business owners reporting drug deals happening through the back windows of the facility.

Many residents in public meetings have questioned the wisdom of locating substance abuse recovery programs next to the state’s largest open-air drug market.

Like many of the mayor’s supportive housing programs, the Roundhouse posted single-digit monthly graduation rates, which were vastly outpaced by new arrivals to Mass and Cass.

“The surrounding businesses are pleased with this decision. What they’re trying to do there was a strong effort, but it’s not the right place,” said Sue Sullivan, executive director of the Newmarket Business Association.

“If it were a different model, it’s possible that something could be there. But it would have to be a very different model.”