# Will Zohran Mamdani’s Housing Plan Fix or Break New York City?

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Podcast: [The Landlord Lens](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-landlord-lens-6751754)
Published: 2025-10-24T18:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://share.transistor.fm/s/51ef850e
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## Resource

Zohran Mamdani’s new proposal to freeze rent across New York City has landlords, tenants, and economists all asking the same question — what happens next? In this episode of Landlord Lens, we break down the truth behind Mamdani’s “Rent Freeze Act.” Could it actually protect tenants, or will it crush small landlords, stall development, and make the housing shortage even worse? We’ll unpack: - What a city-wide rent freeze really means in practice - How similar policies played out in other cities - The economic ripple effects on property values, taxes, and new construction - Why some experts call it a disaster in disguise and others say it’s NYC’s only way out - Whether you’re a landlord, renter, or policymaker, this video shows the real-world consequences of turning NYC housing into a political battleground.

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