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Jason Haber (Compass/ARA) quoted on co-op enforcement complications; said co-op boards unprepared to collect tax and could face city liens.

Jason Haber, ARA co-founder, discusses proposed pied-a-terre and all-cash home purchase taxes on The Claman Countdown, warning they could reduce real estate transactions and drive away buyers.

Umansky and Haber launch ARA Talks, a housing affordability podcast. Debut episode features Gov. JB Pritzker discussing his BUILD Plan. Available on Spotify and YouTube.

Jason Haber (Compass/ARA) quoted criticizing pied-a-terre tax implementation complexity, saying officials had no idea about the complexity of implementing a tax like this.

Jason Haber (Compass broker and ARA co-founder) quoted multiple times explaining the two-step pied-a-terre tax implementation.

Jason Haber quoted arguing 'We want more, not less investment in NYC' and noting that pied-à-terre buyers contribute economically when visiting (dining, shopping, entertainment) while drawing minimally on city services.

Jason Haber featured in TRD100 list of the 100 most influential NYC real estate players; described as known for his politicking within the industry as ARA co-founder rather than dealmaking.

Jason Haber, ARA co-founder and Compass broker, joins The Rush Hour on NY1 to discuss how Hochul's pied-à-terre tax proposal could reduce buyer demand and push wealthy buyers to other states.

Jason Haber quoted in NY1 article warning that the pied-à-terre tax will hurt transaction values, job losses, and make NYC less affordable for working-class New Yorkers.

Jason Haber, ARA co-founder, discusses backlash from real estate to Hochul's proposed pied-à-terre tax on luxury second homes and Mamdani's support for it on Mornings with Maria.

Jason Haber (Compass broker and NYRAC president) quoted multiple times on Hochul's proposed pied-à-terre tax surcharge on NYC second homes worth $5M+. Warned it will drive away buyers who pay more in taxes than they receive in city services. Called it a late surprise that put real estate 'in a race no one saw.'

Jason Haber joins Fox5NY on April 14, 2026 to discuss the upcoming RGB hearings and why a rent freeze would harm NYC's housing supply and affordability.