Jessica Ramos: “Right now, the city isn't in compliance with the existing…”

“So what kind of Property reform, do you think is necessary property tax reform? Well, Right now, the city isn't in compliance with the existing law, and it hasn't been for many years. So right now, someone who lives in Washington, in Jackson Heights, like me, is paying $5,000 a year through our rent versus someone who owns a brownstone and Park Slope and only pays about $3,000 a year in property tax.” (02:37–02:43)

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