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James Whelan, president of the Real Estate Board of New York, an influential lobbying group that has opposed the tax, said on Tuesday that the group had warned that the tax was “rushed forward without” proper consideration.
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On September 29, 2026, James Whelan, president of the Real Estate Board of New York, stated that his group had warned the second-home tax was rushed.
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Claim Maker
Mihir Zaveri
Context Type
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{
    "date": "2026-09-29",
    "person": "James Whelan",
    "policy": "second-home tax",
    "organization": "Real Estate Board of New York"
}
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Real Estate Political New York City
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September 30, 2026 at 8:06 AM (1 week ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 8:06 AM (1 week ago)

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Judge Orders New York to Scrap Rollout of Second-Home Tax and Start Over
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/29/nyregion/nyc-second-home-tax-lawsuit.html

A Staten Island judge has sided with homeowners, ordering New York City to halt and restart the rollout of its second-home tax due to mishandling. This decision is a setback for Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to raise $500 million annually from the tax.

Second-Home Tax New York City Zohran Mamdani Legal Challenge Tax Policy Real Estate

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