James Whelan
United StatesexecutiveMale4.5Global Dominance: 0.03%James Whelan is the president of the Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY), an influential organization representing real estate professionals and developers. In recent discussions surrounding New York City's housing crisis, Whelan has been vocal in critiquing Mayor Zohran Mamdani's ambitious housing plan, expressing concerns that the proposal's focus on labor agreements may hinder the city's ability to rapidly increase the supply of affordable housing amidst an urgent need for more homes.
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The Real Estate Board of New York (REBNY) President James Whelan told Fox News Digital that Mamdani was addressing the problem in a counterproductive way.
Zohran Mamdani blasted by property owners over his rent freeze pushUnited States· 2026-08-01
Real Estate Board of New York President James Whelan expressed opposition to the pied-à-terre tax.
Scott Galloway says Mamdani's NYC pied-à-terre tax list is doxingUnited States· 2026-08-01
James Whelan criticized the Board for disregarding the realities faced by older rent-stabilized buildings.
Housing board votes to freeze New York rents in victory for Mamdani
United Kingdom· 2026-06-26
James Whelan questioned the viability of the mayor's housing proposal amid the city's urgent housing needs.
el ambicioso plan de Zohran Mamdani para hacer frente a la crisis de vivienda de Nueva York
Uruguay· 2026-05-27