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Rent freeze and a comeback? Michael Blake bets on affordability pitch to revive NYC Mayoral campaign

By Adam Daly
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Posted on May 2, 2025

NYC mayoral candidate Michael Blake renewed his call for a rent freeze for stabilized units across the five boroughs, following the New York City Rent Guidelines Board’s preliminary vote on Wednesday to raise rents by up to 7.75%.

Blake told amNewYork he sees it as a necessary step to address the affordability crisis, while pledging aid for small property owners through targeted revenue streams like a vacancy tax.

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Rent freeze and a comeback? Michael Blake bets on affordability pitch to revive NYC Mayoral campaign

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