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Mayor Adams Appoints Board to Thwart Rent Freeze Plan

12/19/2025

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Mayor Adams appointed four members to the Rent Guidelines Board just before Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani takes office on January 1.
The move aims to counter Mamdani's rent freeze plan affecting over two million rent-stabilized tenants.
Mamdani's spokesperson emphasized their commitment to the freeze despite the appointments.
Critics say the appointments could raise rents and weaken the next administration's ability to act, noting a 12.6% increase under Adams.

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Mayor Adams appointed four members to the Rent Guidelines Board just before Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani takes office on January 1.
The move aims to counter Mamdani's rent freeze plan affecting over two million rent-stabilized tenants.
Mamdani's spokesperson emphasized their commitment to the freeze despite the appointments.
Critics say the appointments could raise rents and weaken the next administration's ability to act, noting a 12.6% increase under Adams.