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Cuomo Demands Mamdani Leave Rent-Stabilized Apartment, Unveils 'Zohran’s Law'

The proposal would bar high-income New Yorkers from rent-stabilized apartments through a new eligibility ‘means test’.

NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Faces Intense Backlash Over Affordable Apartment Despite Wealthy Background
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Overview

  • On August 10, Cuomo publicly urged Mamdani to vacate his $2,300-a-month rent-stabilized apartment in Astoria, arguing that the unit should go to a lower-income family.
  • The former governor highlighted Mamdani’s $142,000 legislative salary and privileged background as evidence of rent-stabilization abuse.
  • He introduced “Zohran’s Law,” a legislative plan to impose a means test excluding wealthy residents from subsidized housing.
  • Realtor.com data shows New York City’s median rent has climbed to $3,397, intensifying pressure on the city’s affordable housing system.
  • Mamdani’s campaign has not responded to Cuomo’s attacks and the general election field remains divided among multiple independent and party candidates.