New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration has drawn criticism after the city released a searchable database identifying property owners who could potentially be affected by a new state tax targeting certain second homes.
The release includes thousands of property records tied to residences the city says may fall under a new surcharge for non-primary homes, including the names and addresses of property owners listed in the database.
The policy was approved by Gov. Kathy Hochul and Albany Democrats