A New York City court has temporarily lifted a restraining order that had blocked the implementation of a controversial pied-à-terre tax. The tax, which aims to target wealthy individuals who own multiple homes in the city, has been a point of contention among real estate developers and business owners. The temporary lifting of the restraining order allows the city to proceed with collecting the tax, but the matter is far from settled, with opponents likely to continue challenging the legislation in court. The tax is expected to generate significant revenue for the city, but critics argue it could drive up costs for property owners and deter investment in the real estate market.


Restraining order on NYC's new pied-à-terre tax temporarily lifted, court rules  CBS News