Zohran Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate, faces criticism for living in a rent-stabilized apartment while earning nearly $150,000. Former Governor Andrew Cuomo has called for legislation, termed "Zohran's Law," to prevent wealthier individuals from accessing affordable housing. Mamdani's reported rent is approximately $2,300, compared to the average Astoria rental of $3,002. An ethics complaint questions the timeline of his tenancy and whether assistance in securing the apartment constitutes a gift under applicable regulations. Mamdani claims he moved in while making significantly less income.
"It has been reported that New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani resides in a one-bedroom, rent-stabilized apartment in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens. In public statements, Mr. Mamdani has said his monthly rent is approximately $2,300. According to publicly available rental market data, the average rent for a comparable one-bedroom in Astoria is about $3,002."
"Questions have been raised in public discussion about the timeline of his tenancy in relation to when New York State ethics rules apply to elected officials. If at the start of Mr. Mamdani's tenancy, the relevant ethics regulations were applicable to him, then it could be appropriate to investigate whether any assistance he may have received in securing a rent-stabilized apartment qualified as a gift under the law."
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