Mayor Zohran Mamdani Releases Searchable Database of Affluent Property Owners for Proposed Pied-à-Terre Tax
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has released a searchable database identifying affluent property owners who could be subject to the city's proposed pied-à-terre tax. The database, published by the city's Department of Finance, allows users to search properties and view the names and addresses of owners whose non-primary residences could be subject to the surcharge. While the administration announced the database as a transparency tool to help owners determine eligibility for exemptions, critics argue the move goes beyond traditional public records by aggregating data into a single location. Property owners and housing associations have expressed concern that the public listing could expose wealthy homeowners to potential harassment and security risks. Real Estate Board of New York President James Whelan noted that the database illustrates how broadly the tax could reach beyond the ultra-wealthy residents it was intended to target. Additionally, billionaire Ken Griffin has criticized the mayor's approach, noting that highlighting specific residences while promoting higher taxes on the wealthy can be perceived as