A Staten Island judge who issued a temporary order halting portions of Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pied‑à‑terre tax rollout is now recorded as an owner on the city property roll at the center of the ongoing lawsuit. The temporary order, filed earlier this year, sought to block sections of the mayor’s new tax program that targets secondary residences in New York City. City records released on August 11, 2026 show the same judge’s name appearing among the owners of the contested parcel.
Mayor Mamdani has been advancing the pied‑à‑terre tax as part of a broader effort to increase revenue from luxury housing units. The judge’s order paused implementation of certain elements of the tax, prompting a legal challenge that has focused on the ownership of the property in question. The property roll, a public document that lists registered owners, now includes the judge’s name, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.
In addition to the judge, the property roll lists Supreme Court Justice Wayne M. Ozzi and Lucy Ozzi. Their connection to the property has been noted in the same records, though no further details have been provided regarding their roles. All parties are currently named in the litigation surrounding the tax rollout.
The lawsuit continues to examine whether the temporary order was appropriate and whether the judge’s appearance on the ownership list violates ethical standards. No statements have been released by the judge, the mayor’s office, or the courts at this time. The case remains active as both city officials and the judiciary assess the implications of the overlapping responsibilities and property interests.
The development adds a new layer to the debate over the pied‑à‑terre tax, a policy that has generated significant discussion among lawmakers, property owners, and community leaders throughout New York City.