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Scott Galloway says Mamdani's NYC pied-à-terre tax list is doxing
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Key Points:
- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration published a publicly accessible database listing affluent property owners potentially subject to the proposed pied-à-terre tax, sparking criticism over privacy and safety concerns.
- Liberal podcaster and NYU professor Scott Galloway condemned the database on his podcast, calling it a form of doxing that unfairly targets successful property owners and could lead to harassment.
- The city and Mayor Mamdani defended the publication, stating that releasing property tax rolls is a legal requirement mandated by state law and that the database includes all properties, not just those subject to the new tax.
- Critics, including the Real Estate Board of New York, raised concerns about the accuracy and administration of the tax, highlighting confusion over who will actually be taxed under the new surcharge.
- Supporters argue the database is a routine part of property tax administration, with similar data having been publicly available for decades, emphasizing transparency in identifying taxable properties.
