A New York appeals court has ruled in favor of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, reversing a lower court's decision that had blocked the city's rollout of the controversial Pied-à-Terre tax. This marks the mayor's first major legal victory regarding a key component of his housing agenda. The tax, designed to target vacant or underutilized residential properties, had been challenged as improperly implemented.
The appeals court's decision allows the tax to proceed, clearing a significant legal hurdle for the administration. The ruling is seen as a boost for Mamdani's efforts to address housing shortages and affordability in the city.
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