Taxes August 10, 2026
Hochul Defends New York City Pied-à-Terre Tax
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul pushed back on suggestions that state-approval of the pied-à-terre tax represents a concession to progressive Democrats in New York City.
Taxes August 7, 2026
NYC Sued Over Mamdani Administration’s Controversial Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout
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
Mamdani: No Regrets About NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout Amid Pushback
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
About 2,000 People File for Exemptions to NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax Amid Controversial Rollout
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
New York City Pushes Back Pied-à-Terre Tax Exemption Deadline
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
New York Governor Trolls LeBron James with Tax on Rumored NYC Home
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
Staten Island Homeowners Say They Fear for Safety After Names, Addresses Published on NYC Tax List
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
Mamdani Defends Pied-à-Terre Tax Rollout as 17,000 Homeowners Notified They Could Get Hit
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
Mamdani Sparks Backlash, Debate with Social Media Post Celebrating Luxury 2nd-Home Tax
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
Mamdani Starts Process for NYC Second-Home Tax on Non-Primary Residences
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 June 3, 2026
San Diego Voters Reject Measure That Would Heavily Tax Second Home
A highly divisive measure that would impose a hefty tax on the owners of second homes that lack a full-time resident failed to garner majority support from San Diego voters Tuesday night.