New York Correction Law Section 89-J - Title to facilities.

  89-j.  Title to facilities. Upon payment by the city of New York of
  the costs of acquisition and construction, the state of New  York  shall
  transfer  title  in  fee simple absolute to the city of New York without
  additional consideration. Notwithstanding the foregoing, as long  as  an
  operation  agreement entered into pursuant to this article is in effect,
  the department shall have  sole  and  exclusive  authority  to  operate,
  manage  and  maintain  such  facility  including  but not limited to the
  authority to authorize or make without obtaining approval from the  city
  of New York any capital repairs or improvements deemed necessary.

Last modified: February 3, 2019