Taxes August 7, 2026
The lawsuit, filed Friday, argues the city “has arbitrarily and capriciously foisted” on city dwellers the responsibility of proving they’re full-time residents who shouldn’t be hit with the surcharge.
Taxes August 4, 2026
The tax targets secondary homes of non-resident New Yorkers worth more than $5 million. The city sent letters to 17,000 homeowners indicating they might be subject to the tax.
Taxes August 3, 2026
Around 2,000 people have filed for an exemption to the New York City pied-à-terre tax—and 4,800 more have at least started the process amid the new levy’s controversial rollout, City Hall said Monday.
Taxes August 3, 2026
The original deadline of Aug. 21 has been pushed back to Sept. 18, giving New York City homeowners more time to file an appeal over the new non-primary residence property surcharge.
Taxes July 31, 2026
Gov. Kathy Hochul's team used a post on X to label the athlete “LePied-a-Terre” in response to a report from ESPN that he would commute via helicopter from Manhattan to play for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Taxes July 31, 2026
The list released by New York City contains hundreds of Staten Island properties, including many that should not qualify for the surcharge on luxury second homes.
Taxes July 29, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday the city is working to ensure that only those whose legal residence is outside of the Big Apple are taxed.
Taxes July 27, 2026
The post on X from New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani garnered nearly 14 million views by Friday and prompted a wave of opposition from critics who say the tax could accelerate the departure of wealthy residents from the city.
Taxes July 24, 2026
New York City has begun mailing notices to property owners who may be subject to a proposed tax on second homes, a measure aimed at generating revenue from residents who maintain city properties while mainly living elsewhere.
Taxes May 11, 2026
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a handshake deal Thursday on a $268 billion state budget that includes a controversial pied-à-terre tax on second homes in New York City aimed at bringing more money to city coffers.
Taxes May 6, 2026
Ken Griffin said he plans to make Citadel’s Miami tower even bigger after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani name-checked the billionaire in his pledge to charge more taxes on second homes.
Taxes April 30, 2026
Comptroller Mark Levine says the tax, which would place a surcharge on second homes valued at $5 million or more, could yield between $340 million and $380 million, much lower than the $500 million goal set by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.