Patrick Spauster

Greg David, a fiscal and economic contributor to The City, and Patrick Spauster, a housing and homelessness reporter from City Limits, dive into the heated debate surrounding rent regulation in NYC. They discuss Mamdani's proposed rent freeze and Cuomo's controversial means testing plan for tenants. The conversation tackles the historical context of rent stabilization, the financial strain on landlords, and the arguments for and against various policies. They also explore the impact of rent regulation on housing supply and tenant protections.