A New York City judge’s recent decision has halted the city’s plan to notify homeowners impacted by the pied-à-terre tax, prompting Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office to file an appeal. The city argues that the "auto stay" provision in state law permits it to proceed with enforcement while the legal challenge is resolved. The move comes as officials defend the tax, which targets second homes and luxury properties, amid ongoing disputes over its implementation. The outcome of the appeal could determine whether affected property owners receive required notices and whether the tax moves forward as planned.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office filed an appeal on Tuesday following a Staten Island judge’s ruling that barred notices from being sent to homeowners affected by the pied-à-terre tax. A city official told The Hill the appeal invoked the “auto stay,” which under New York law allows the city to continue with its...
