Property-owner advocacy groups have criticised New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposed “Rental Ripoff Report”, a public database intended to identify landlords accused of poor practices. Critics say the initiative could unfairly stigmatise property owners, expose personal information and intensify disputes over Mamdani’s wider rent-freeze agenda.

The reported backlash follows concern among homeowners, investors and landlord groups about searchable property-owner records and the potential economic effects of new housing policies. Supporters frame such databases as a way to increase transparency and hold landlords accountable, while opponents argue that accurate due process and privacy safeguards would be essential.