The New York City Council passed, in a 42-8 vote, a bill that will put an end to forcing tenant-paid brokers fees, as the city looks for strategies to tackle the housing affordability crisis. Now, whoever hires the broker will have to pay their fees.

The City Council overwhelmingly approved a bill Wednesday that would largely shift the cost of broker fees to landlords, in a hit to the real estate industry.

The City Council voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to pass a bill banning landlords from forcing tenants to pay broker fees, though Mayor Adams has voiced concerns about the measure and could veto it.