Mamdani Gets His Rent Freeze
But as the resignation in protest of a member of the Rent Guidelines Board suggests, the battle may not be over.

But as the resignation in protest of a member of the Rent Guidelines Board suggests, the battle may not be over.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announces $15 million in taxpayer-funded sex change initiatives for children and adults as a defense against federal action.
City’s mayor has consistently argued that rising housing costs have made it increasingly unaffordableA New York City housing board has voted to freeze rent for approximately 1m apartments.In a major victory for Zohran Mamdani, the mayor who campaigned on a pledge to freeze rent, the Rent Guidelines Board voted 7-1 on Thursday to freeze increases on one- and two-year leases. The decision will provide relief to tenants in more than 1m rent-stabilized apartments, representing over 40% of the city’s rental housing. Continue reading...
A city board packed with Mamdani appointees voted in favor of the Mayor’s key campaign promise.
Rent-stabilized landlords face a harsh reality: rising costs and capped revenues.
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