rent freezes
Coverage of rent freezes in the Nexus archive.
- Trump's housing chief paints a grim picture for homeownership in one major American city
Trump's housing chief criticized New York City's housing policies, arguing they discourage private investment and worsen affordability. Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposals include rent freezes for stabilized apartments and higher taxes on corporations and wealthy residents to fund affordable housing, contrasting with the Trump administration's focus on reducing regulations and expanding housing supply.
- Trump's housing chief paints a grim picture for homeownership in one major American city
Trump's housing chief, Ben Carson, criticizes New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's housing policies, arguing they will worsen affordability by discouraging private investment. Mamdani's agenda includes rent freezes, higher taxes on corporations and wealthy residents, and expanded government involvement in addressing housing shortages, which Carson opposes, advocating instead for regulatory reductions and private-sector solutions.
- NYC rent freeze vote forges ahead — despite landlord rep’s explosive, last-minute resignation
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board is proceeding with a final vote on rent freezes Thursday night, despite the resignation of a landlord representative. The decision will determine Mamdani's campaign promise.