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NYC Pied-à-Terre Tax Sparks Privacy Fears | Real Estate News
New York City’s new pied-à-terre tax is sparking outrage as a public database exposing nearly a million properties—labeled a “dox” by critics—sparks fears of misuse. Real estate pro Jason Haber slammed the city for eliminating “practical obscurity,” arguing the data, easily downloadable in hours, should be hidden and that the burden of proof should shift to the city. While only ~14,000 homes are expected to owe the tax, the initial list hit 960K, causing panic among owners. Officials defend the release as legally required, noting many have since applied for exemptions—and the Department of…
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