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Cuomo Proposes "Zohran's Law" to Protect Rent-Stabilized Tenants

8/18/2025

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Andrew Cuomo proposed “Zohran’s Law” to address wealthier tenants in rent-stabilized units after criticism of Mamdani's $2,300 apartment.
The law exempts tenants whose incomes increase after signing their lease, including Mamdani.
Mamdani supports a rent-freeze policy to protect nearly 1 million rent-stabilized units in NYC.
Renters make up over two-thirds of NYC's housing market, including market-rate and rent-controlled units.

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Andrew Cuomo proposed “Zohran’s Law” to address wealthier tenants in rent-stabilized units after criticism of Mamdani's $2,300 apartment.
The law exempts tenants whose incomes increase after signing their lease, including Mamdani.
Mamdani supports a rent-freeze policy to protect nearly 1 million rent-stabilized units in NYC.
Renters make up over two-thirds of NYC's housing market, including market-rate and rent-controlled units.