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NYC issues initial pied-à-terre tax notices to owners of luxury second residences

NYC issues initial pied-à-terre tax notices to owners of luxury second residences

The Mamdani administration has rolled out the guidelines for the city’s new pied-à-terre tax, with the first notices expected to be sent out in the coming weeks. As reported, the City Finance Department plans to inform owners of numerous luxury secondary residences by August 30th about their tax obligations, according to the latest draft guidelines. […]

New York’s pied-à-terre tax might result in significant bills for all co-ops.

New York's pied-à-terre tax might result in significant bills for all co-ops.

A new pied-à-terre tax in New York State is raising concerns, particularly among real estate professionals and co-op advocates. They argue the legislation, initiated by Governor Kathy Hochul and supported by Mayor Zoran Mamdani, seems to overlook the intricacies of how co-op buildings function. “It’s the building as a whole that suffers, not just the […]

Bruce Blakeman criticizes Hochul and Mamdani’s proposal for a pied-à-terre tax

Bruce Blakeman criticizes Hochul and Mamdani's proposal for a pied-à-terre tax

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who is currently campaigning for the New York governorship, expressed criticism of Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Mamdani’s proposal for a tax on luxury second homes valued over $5 million. He labeled it as yet another misguided left-wing initiative that is driving businesses and jobs away. This proposed tax is […]