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Hidden Zillow listings created fake supply shock, raising NYC rents, lawsuit says

Friday, August 21, 2026


A lawsuit filed in New York alleges that Zillow withheld rental listings from public view, reducing the apparent supply of available apartments. The suit claims this practice contributed to higher rental prices in New York City. Zillow has not publicly responded to the allegations as of the filing date.

Original reporting: https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/08/class-action-accuses-brokers-of-hiding-zillow-listings-driving-up-nyc-rents/

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