Lawsuit Claims Hidden Zillow Listings Artificially Inflated NYC Rents

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A lawsuit alleges that Zillow concealed property listings in New York City, creating an artificial shortage of visible rental supply. By hiding available units, the platform allegedly made the rental market appear tighter than it actually was. This manufactured scarcity is claimed to have driven up rents, making housing less affordable for New York City renters. The plaintiffs argue that tenants were financially harmed as a result of this alleged manipulation of listing visibility.

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