"As the keepers of some of New York City’s most upscale buildings, doormen are often equated with luxury living—whether it’s opening doors, accepting packages or monitoring who’s coming and going, they provide a service that, to some home buyers, is irreplaceable. But for others, living in a doorman building isn’t the ultimate luxury that it once was. "

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May 2, 2026

Zohran Mamdani is calling out billionaires by name — flagging Citadel CEO Ken Griffin and his $238 million mega penthouse he rarely visits

"When Zohran Mamdani ran for New York City mayor, he promised (1) to tax the rich. On Tax Day 2026, he made good on it, and he's not being subtle about who he's coming for. The mayor, along with Governor Kathy Hochul, jointly announced (2) New York State's first-ever pied-à-terre tax: an annual surcharge on luxury second homes valued above $5 million, owned by people whose primary residence is outside New York City."

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April 19, 2026

Zohran Mamdani is calling out billionaires by name — flagging Citadel CEO Ken Griffin and his $238 million mega penthouse he rarely visits

"When Zohran Mamdani ran for New York City mayor, he promised (1) to tax the rich. On Tax Day 2026, he made good on it, and he's not being subtle about who he's coming for."

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April 15, 2026

“Death by a thousand cuts”: real estate reacts to governor’s pied-à-terre tax proposal

"Governor Kathy Hochul introduced a surprise annual tax surcharge on second homes in New York City valued at $5 million or more, expecting the tax to generate $500 million in annual revenue to help balance the city’s budget deficit."

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April 11, 2026

Cobble Hill’s luxury moment is just getting started

"Cobble Hill’s luxury townhouse market is experiencing significant price growth, driven by limited supply and increased demand."

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January 2, 2026

New York is a ‘resilient’ market, real estate broker says

"Serhant Real Estate's Ravi Kantha says the luxury housing market is on a positive track on 'Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street."

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Cut the Small Talk. Rich New Yorkers Are Ditching Their Doormen.

Zohran Mamdani is calling out billionaires by name — flagging Citadel CEO Ken Griffin and his $238 million mega penthouse he rarely visits

Zohran Mamdani is calling out billionaires by name — flagging Citadel CEO Ken Griffin and his $238 million mega penthouse he rarely visits

“Death by a thousand cuts”: real estate reacts to governor’s pied-à-terre tax proposal

Cobble Hill’s luxury moment is just getting started

New York is a ‘resilient’ market, real estate broker says

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