The debate over the Mosser Hotel's conversion from rent-controlled apartments to tourist units presents a significant challenge for the Planning Commission under Mayor Daniel Lurie. Commissioners, many appointed by the previous mayor, must choose between facilitating a troubled landlord's interests or upholding city housing laws. The Mosser family, which controls the property, has struggled financially and aims to switch to tourist use despite the city's laws. With currently vacant residential units, the situation raises questions about prioritizing profitability over housing stability.
This is a critical test because the rules and the data are so clear. Yet, for some unfathomable reason, the Planning Department staff is recommending that the commission side with the landlord.
The property at issue is the Mosser Hotel, at 54 4th Street. The property is owned by the Mosser family, which owns a lot of rent-controlled apartments and some hotels- and it is at war with itself.
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