N.Y. Private Housing Finance Law § 1131: Definitions

§ 1131. Definitions. 1. "Eligible applicant" shall mean a public

benefit corporation, not-for-profit corporation or charitable

organization whose purpose includes the construction or rehabilitation

of affordable housing or a municipality.

2. "Infrastructure improvements" shall mean the installation or

upgrading of water and sewer lines to a public connection, the

installation or upgrading of private wells and sanitary systems, storm

sewers and road and sidewalk construction where required by local zoning

ordinances and the installation of gas and electric lines and other site

improvements or site preparation which is necessary for the creation of

affordable housing.

3. "Affordable housing project" shall mean residential housing being

rehabilitated or constructed in conjunction with a state, federal or

local program to produce affordable housing.

4. "Agency" shall mean the New York state housing finance agency.

5. "Municipality" shall mean a county, city, town or village.