NYC's Million-Dollar Home Tax Sparks Confusion | Albany News

New York City’s new $5M+ second-home tax is sparking chaos — even longtime residents are getting slapped with notices demanding proof they live in the city. Council members from across the boroughs are furious over the messy rollout, questioning the data sources, broad notifications, and lack of clear guidance. A heated hearing today will probe how the Department of Finance identified targets and enforced the levy — while Mayor Mamdani defends the move as essential funding for safer streets and better schools. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/70e5380c9836a2ec