N.Y. Private Housing Finance Law § 65-d

§ 65-d. Selection of developers. Following receipt by the agency of\nproposals in response to such request, the agency shall evaluate the\nproposals in consultation with appropriate city departments and agencies\nand recommend to the mayor of the city for his approval developers who\nare suitable and qualified to develop, design, construct or rehabilitate\none or more permanent housing projects for eligible homeless families.\nThe agency is authorized to contract with any developer who is approved\nby the mayor for the development, design, construction or rehabilitation\nof such projects.\n