A Staten Island judge has found that New York City improperly implemented the pied-à-terre tax, prompting a court order to revisit key aspects of the rollout. While the ruling requires officials to correct procedural flaws, the tax itself will stay in effect for now. Legal experts suggest the decision could impact future property tax policies in the city. The case highlights ongoing disputes over how local governments enforce new revenue measures.


A Staten Island judge ruled Tuesday that the city mishandled the rollout of the so-called pied-à-terre tax and ordered officials to redo parts of the process. The tax itself remains in place, however, ...