New York Laws
Article 3-A - Permanent Housing for Homeless Families
65-D - Selection of Developers.

ยง 65-d. Selection of developers. Following receipt by the agency of
proposals in response to such request, the agency shall evaluate the
proposals in consultation with appropriate city departments and agencies
and recommend to the mayor of the city for his approval developers who
are suitable and qualified to develop, design, construct or rehabilitate
one or more permanent housing projects for eligible homeless families.
The agency is authorized to contract with any developer who is approved
by the mayor for the development, design, construction or rehabilitation
of such projects.