N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9, § 431.3
(b) a copy of a lease, easement, contract or memorandum of understanding establishing the project sponsor's interest in the property. Such document shall:
If the project sponsor is not the sole owner of the unencumbered fee of land on which a development project will be undertaken, the following documents will be required to qualify the project sponsor's interest in the property for State assistance: