纽约市长希望提议冻结50多万套公寓的房租, New York mayoral hopefuls propose a rent freeze for over half a million apartments, sparking debate.

纽约市长选举中的左翼候选人提议冻结50多万套公寓的租金, Left-wing candidates in New York's mayoral race are proposing a rent freeze for over half a million apartments, appealing to the New York State Tenant Bloc. 批评者认为,这可能导致建筑失修和废弃,使住房质量恶化。 Critics argue this could lead to building disrepair and abandonment, worsening housing quality. 他们建议,基于需要的纳税人资助援助将更好地帮助穷人,而不是普遍实行租金管制。 They suggest that taxpayer-funded assistance based on need would better help the poor instead of widespread rent regulation.