N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 18, § 491.7 – General provisions.

(a) An operator of a shelter for adults, small-capacity shelter or a shelter for adult families shall afford any officers or duly authorized employees or agents of the social services district or the office full access at any time to the residents, grounds, buildings and during facility business hours, to books and papers relating to said facility.
(b) The operator of a shelter for adults, a small-capacity shelter or a shelter for adult families shall provide, through its employees and agents, an organized, 24-hour-a-day program of supervision and services which:
1. (1) meets the standards set forth in this Part;
2. (2) assures the protection of resident rights; and
3. (3) promotes the social, physical and mental well-being of the residents.
(c) The operator shall operate and maintain the facility in a manner that assures compliance with the operational plan approved by the office, the regulations of the office, and all other applicable State or local statutes, regulations, and codes.
(d) The operator of a facility issued an operating certificate by the office shall maintain and submit such statistical, financial or other information, records or reports, in such form, at such time and in such manner as the social services district or office may require.
(e) The capacity of a shelter for adults, a small-capacity shelter or a shelter for adult families is limited to the capacity set forth in the operational plan approved by the office. Approvals of capacity will be based upon the office’s determination of whether the facility can operate at the requested capacity in compliance with the operational plan, State regulations, and applicable local codes and regulations concerning, but not limited to: the physical plant; environmental standards; the proposed program of services; and staffing ratios within the facility.
(f) No person younger than 18 years of age shall be admitted into a shelter for adults, a small-capacity shelter or a shelter for adult families or allowed entry for any purpose.