Why are S.I. homeowner names on NYC tax list? What to know about pied-à-terre controversy
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — A new tax targeting luxury second homes is set to take effect in New York City, but it’s already generating controversy after the release of a public list identifying thousands of property owners who may be affected.
State Sen. Jessica Scarcella-Spanton, a Democrat who represents the North Shore and parts of southern Brooklyn, who is also on the list, claimed that it was ‘deeply unsettling.’
“The City has an obligation to ensure the information is accurate before publicly releasing New Yorkers’ names and property information. I know firsthand that my family and I were inaccurately included on the list, along with many other working- and middle-class constituents,” she said. “Transparency in government is important, but so is accuracy. The city should immediately take down the list, conduct a thorough review, correct any errors, and only republish it once the information has been corrected and verified.”
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