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Andrew Cuomo: “It takes you four years in New York City to get a building…”

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Andrew Cuomo Relaunches Mayoral Campaign with Focus on Housing and Infrastructure

Published July 15, 2025 | Video Starts at 08:54

But repeal our stat and increase the rent regulation and the rent guideline board factors, etc. But long term, the answer is you don't have the supply. You're not building housing. It takes you four years in New York City to get a building permit. I built LaGuardia Airport in four years. Right. It can't be. You need a massive construction effort like you've never seen before. (08:54–09:01)

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