Zohran Mamdani wants to freeze rents for New Yorkers. Here's why it's controversial.

Zohran Mamdani, New York City's Democratic nominee for mayor, has pledged to replace members of the Rent Guidelines Board with people committed to freezing rents.

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• Zohran Mamdani has pledged to freeze rent for some apartments in New York City if elected mayor.
• The move aims to aid low-income New Yorkers amid rising housing costs.
• But critics argue it may hinder building maintenance and new housing construction.

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