A New York judge has blocked the implementation of the city’s pied-à-terre tax, ruling that its enforcement violates state law. The decision comes after legal challenges argued the tax unfairly targeted out-of-state property owners while exempting primary residents. Officials had planned to collect the levy on high-end second homes, but the ruling halts those efforts pending further review. The case raises questions about how cities can regulate secondary housing markets without legal conflict.
Judge strikes down NYC pied-à-terre tax rollout CBS News
