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all rent control does is give some stability to renters and it works pretty well in nyc. the problem with market based housing solutions is we more or less have that going on and its failed. the only real solution seems to be for cities to build and operate housing for the poor, disabled and elderly. we need both, rent control for the current and future residents and more housing under the control of the cities.
Step 1, get rid of Air B&B.  Step 2, allow denser buildings along transportation corridors that allow more people to bypass the need for a car. Step 3, Give owners of buildings tax incentives for buildings with rent below the average rent. Step 4, Encourage new construction to be less square footage and more affordable single family homes with tax breaks for smaller houses. >

I don't know why Democrats always reach for rent control. It doesn't work. 
The solution is more housing. Not artificially tilting the market towards people who already live there