Here's how wealthy New Yorkers could be impacted by Zohran Mamdani's policies

Market Trends & Potential Risks - Zoran Mandani's primary win in New York City's mayoral race has sparked wealth panic, with some business owners and developers threatening to leave if he becomes mayor [1] - Florida real estate brokers have seen a surge of interest from wealthy New Yorkers after Mandani's primary win [2] - Developers are freezing projects in New York, and business owners are considering shutting down or leaving the city if taxes increase [2] - Governor Hokll stated that he doesn't want to lose any more people to Palm Beach, indicating resistance to raising city income taxes [4] - Safety concerns, particularly regarding the NYPD and proposed changes to policing strategies, are a significant factor influencing decisions to stay or leave New York City [6][7][8] Financial & Economic Impact - Mandani proposes adding a 2% income tax on New Yorkers making $1 million or more a year [2] - This would bring the top combined city and state income tax rate to 168% and the combined federal, state, and city rate to 538% for top earners in New York City [3] - Despite concerns, 72 contracts were signed for properties priced at $4 million or more since Mumani's election, up 13% from last year [5] - New York's millionaire population has doubled over the past decade, with over 33000 people worth $30 million or more [5] Political Landscape - The mayor's power is limited due to the influence of the governor, especially regarding taxes, safety, and sanitation [11] - Zoran Mandani is perceived as a better candidate than expected and is seen as engaged in listening to concerns [10]