Can a thriving city get cheaper? New York's about to find out.

In a bid to tackle the city's crippling affordability crisis, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has unveiled a comprehensive package of policies aimed at making the Big Apple more accessible to its residents. But how effective will these proposals be in reality? To answer that, we're looking to cities that have already implemented similar measures to see what worked and what didn't. From rent control and tenant protection laws to subsidies for first-time homebuyers and affordable housing initiatives, Mayor Mamdani's proposals draw inspiration from successful experiments in cities like San Francisco, Seattle, and Boston. By examining the successes and setbacks of these precedents, we'll get a glimpse into what the future might hold for New York City's affordability landscape.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani has proposed a slew of affordability policies. Here's how they've worked elsewhere.