New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism after his administration published a searchable database identifying property owners who could be affected by a proposed tax on non-primary residences, with opponents arguing the tool could expose wealthy homeowners to harassment and security threats.
The criticism follows the city's rollout of a publicly searchable property database through the Department of Finance, which allows users to look up the names and addresses of owners whose second homes may fall under the proposed pied-à-terre tax.
