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Story summary
- On February 26, 2026, about 500 New York City tenants attended Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s first 'rental ripoff' hearing to raise concerns about rents and maintenance.
- An activist disrupted the hearing, demanding inclusion of NYCHA tenants who were not allowed to speak.
- The city plans forums for NYCHA residents.
- Brooklyn renter Alex Reddihough described issues in his rent-stabilized unit.
- Joshua Rodriguez said he lacks faith in government but hopes for change.
