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Michelle Tandler on NYC rent control

Economy
United States
Started January 16, 2026

This is what I’m seeing: + 2.4 million rent-controlled apartments in a city with a massive housing shortage and 1.4% vacancy rate. + A huge % of these tenants are wealthy, white boomers using the units as pieds-a-terres while they spend their weekends and summers elsewhere. + Meanwhile, the government is using rent control to […] The post Michelle Tandler on NYC rent control appeared first on Marginal REVOLUTION. Related StoriesAI Physicians At LastThomas Sargent is a wise manNegative politic...

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 16, 2026
The existence of rent-controlled apartments allows for socioeconomic diversity in neighborhoods, which can enrich urban life and foster community connections.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 16, 2026
The debate over NYC rent control highlights the complexities of housing policy, requiring nuanced solutions beyond simply maintaining or abolishing rent control.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 16, 2026
Rent control leads to reduced incentives for landlords to maintain properties, ultimately harming the quality of housing available to all New Yorkers.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 16, 2026
Rent control in NYC preserves affordable housing for lower-income families amidst a severe housing crisis, ensuring community stability.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 16, 2026
Wealthy tenants exploiting rent-controlled apartments undermine the original intent of the policy, exacerbating the housing shortage for those in need.
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