Brooklyn Appeals Court Lifts Temporary Restraining Order on Pied-à-Terre Tax

New York, NY, August 13, 2026 —

A Brooklyn appeals court has overturned a temporary restraining order that had previously halted the implementation of the pied-à-terre tax. The decision by the appellate court means the tax can now proceed as planned.

The specifics of the original restraining order and the arguments presented before the Brooklyn appeals court were not detailed in the provided summary. Similarly, the exact timeline for when the tax will officially take effect following this ruling was not specified.

The pied-à-terre tax, often referred to as the “mansion tax” for high-value properties owned by individuals who do not reside in them full-time, has been a subject of considerable debate. Its purpose is generally aimed at generating revenue from luxury real estate holdings.

Further details regarding the parties involved in the legal challenge and the specific legal grounds for the restraining order and its subsequent lifting were not provided. The financial implications and the precise impact on property owners are also pending further information.

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