Mamdani's 'Rental Ripoff' Hearings Won't Fix New York Housing Demonizing landlords might make for good social media, but it does nothing to reduce the regulations that make New York housing so expensive. Reason · Mar 9
Why Zohran Mamdani is threatening to soak the middle class if he can't tax the rich New York City's mayor is warning of a 9.5% property tax hike if Gov. Kathy Hochul doesn’t raise income taxes on top earners. Fortune · Feb 18
ICE in Minnesota Plus: Mamdani staffer embroiled in scandal, inside the new food pyramid, Ro Khanna's misstep, and more... Reason · Jan 8
Zohran Mamdani defends his appointee after ‘white supremacy’ posts resurface Weaver said some of the messages were ‘regretful’ and ’not something I would say today’ The Independent UK · Jan 7
Mamdani advisor under fire for resurfaced ‘white supremacy’ tweets but landlords are really upset about hearings ‘to shame and embarrass them’ Amir Korangy of The Real Deal told Fortune that Cea Weaver is “outranked by moderate Mamdani allies” and has no authority to seize buildings. Fortune · Jan 7
The Contradictions of Supply-Side Socialism Zohran Mamdani signs executive orders to speed up new construction. His housing policy picks also want to abolish private property. Reason · Jan 6
Renters in New York City fight back against real estate broker fees City is one of few in the US where tenants can be forced to pay fees, despite a landlord having hired the broker The Guardian - US · Jun 29, 2024
Why New York City apartment buildings are on sale now for 50% off Even in the crisp afternoon sunlight, the two-bedroom Manhattan apartment has a ghostly pallor, its cracked walls yellowing like an ancient black-and-white photograph. Paint chips are falling from the ceiling. A dead pigeon lies on the kitchen floor. The Times of India · Feb 7, 2024