Summary
Zohran Mamdani has become the first Muslim and South Asian mayor of New York City. His campaign focused on progressive policies like housing reform and gained support through social media and grassroots efforts. Mamdani's plans include a four-year rent freeze for rent-stabilized apartments to address high living costs.
Key Facts
- Zohran Mamdani is the first Muslim and South Asian mayor of New York City.
- Mamdani was previously a state assemblyman from Queens, New York.
- He gained attention with a progressive platform, focusing on housing and affordability.
- Mamdani's campaign utilized social media and grassroots methods to engage younger voters.
- One key policy is a proposed four-year rent freeze on 1 million rent-stabilized apartments in NYC.
- Average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan is $4,778, and $3,625 in Brooklyn as of November 2025.
- Critics argue the rent freeze could harm building owners' finances.
- Mamdani was elected to the New York State Assembly in 2021 before running for mayor.
