Mamdani puts wealthy property owners on notice: ‘You’ve got mail’
“If you have a second home in New York City worth more than $5M, check your mailbox when you’re back in the five boroughs — because you’ve got mail,” the mayor wrote. “Today, we sent notification letters to property owners, letting them know that our new pied-à-terre tax is coming soon. The best city in the world deserves the best parks, libraries, and schools in the world.
- ▪“If you have a second home in New York City worth more than $5M, check your mailbox when you’re back in the five boroughs — because you’ve got mail,” the mayor wrote.
- ▪“Today, we sent notification letters to property owners, letting them know that our new pied-à-terre tax is coming soon.
- ▪The best city in the world deserves the best parks, libraries, and schools in the world.
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News/Commentary Mamdani puts wealthy property owners on notice: ‘You’ve got mail’ July 24, 2026 | Tom Tillison | Print Article Share Tweet Truth Gettr Telegram New York City Mayor Zohan Mamdani is quick to denounce claims that he is a full-fledged communist, but the third-world import sure has a fixation on personal property. One thing is certain, the congenial Democrat relishes in the idea of scaring people, as seen in a recent appearance on Jon Stewart’s podcast, responding to the notion that he’s both a socialist and a Muslim to laughingly say, “If you scare them, scare them twice!” As for those who own property, Mamdani issued a warning on X about a “new” tax to close budget gaps that’s aimed at those who own a second home.
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