The opening of a homeless shelter in Crown Heights that was scheduled for Wednesday is being delayed.

Community residents filed a petition in court Tuesday to block the plan, arguing the neighborhood already has too many shelters, violating the City Charter’s fair-share criteria, which call for an equitable distribution of social-service programs.

“We’re not opposed to helping the homeless,” said Jennifer Cato, one of the residents who filed the petition. “That’s not the argument that’s on the table. This is purely about oversaturation.”

The new shelter, on Bergen Street, would house 104 men who are 62 or older. It's supposed to be the second one to open since Mayor de Blasio announced a plan to build 90 new shelters around the city. Isaac McGinn, a spokesman for the Department of Homeless Services, said the delay is not happening because of community opposition.

“We are currently ensuring the building is ready for occupancy and completing final reviews, and expect to open this facility next week,” he said.