A judge just ruled the city illegally shifted the burden of proving tax status onto owners like Ken Griffin, pausing Mamdani's $500 million levy.

New York mayor’s office plans to appeal ruling, which comes after homeowners sued over property surcharges last week

Staten Island Supreme Court Justice Wayne Ozzi issued a temporary restraining order effectively prohibiting any action on the luxury second home tax.

Plaintiffs said that Mamdani incorrectly identified their primary residences as possibly subject to the new tax, among other issues.