It's only like loosing one vote as opposed to gaining three or more votes. A great value for democrats.
Woman With 3 Properties Left Homeless Because Tenants Couldn't Be Evicted (msn.com)
"I don't understand how they can give my private property to somebody to live for free. I bought that property. I fixed it up with my blood, sweat and tears," she said.
Sounds to me like Socialism is working great in NY.