The mayor cannot directly freeze all rents but can influence a freeze for rent-stabilized apartments through appointments and policy affecting nearly one million units.
If you freeze rents for current rent-stabilized tenants, then there will be a significant domino effect that results in higher rents for neighboring free market tenants.
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Blake emphasized the importance of addressing the affordability crisis with a rent freeze while supporting small property owners via mechanisms like a vacancy tax.