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		pkulak 42 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Zohran Mamdani wins the New York mayoral race Why look at North Korea when NYC has had rent control forever? It makes landlords neglect maintenance. That’s about it. I don’t know that I totally agree with it, but it’s fine.

dantheman 42 days ago [–]

Rent control increase the rent for everyone, lowers the amount of housing stock, and reduces its quality.

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