NewsJun 30

Mamdani’s old Astoria apartment just got a 35% rent hike, and the broker admits they were trying to ‘max out’ the price before his rent freeze kicked in

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s former rent-stabilized Astoria apartment saw a 35% rent hike after he moved out, with the landlord renovating and leasing privately to maximize income before the city’s rent freeze took effect.