Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro recently took aim at New York City’s housing market, calling it “an absolute mess” due to zoning laws, high taxes, and burdensome regulations. He cited the city’s ongoing affordability crisis and sky-high rents as evidence of policy failure, arguing that progressive leadership has stifled development and driven out the middle class. Shapiro contrasted New York with more affordable cities that have looser building restrictions and lower costs of living, suggesting residents are being priced out due to political mismanagement.
Shapiro also pointed to the irony of New York struggling with housing supply despite being one of the wealthiest cities in the world. He claimed that restrictive policies prevent new housing developments and discourage investment, which contributes to the high cost of living. In his view, opening up markets and cutting through red tape is essential to solving the housing crisis and reversing the exodus of residents from major metropolitan areas like New York.
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