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Aug 12, 2026

Appeals court lifts pause on New York City's pied-à-terre luxury home tax

An appeals court ruled Thursday to allow New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's controversial pied-à-terre tax on luxury homes to continue during the ongoing legal challenge. The tax, which targets wealthy property owners, had been temporarily halted by homeowners fighting the measure in court.

Aug 12, 2026·4 sources
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  • ▪Associate Justice Phillip Hom of the Brooklyn Appellate Division signed an order on August 13, 2026, temporarily lifting a lower court's roadblock on New York City's pied-à-terre tax rollout.
  • ▪The appellate court's ruling allows New York City to resume its surcharge implementation process while the legal battle continues, with the parties expected back in court on August 31, 2026.
  • ▪New York City officials project that the pied-à-terre tax will generate approximately $500 million annually to help fund city services such as schools and public safety.

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