New York City’s real estate leaders were angry at Andrew Cuomo when he was governor over his rent laws and for holding up a tax break they wanted for more than a year, but now that he’s the overwhelming favorite in the Democrats’ primary for mayor, the industry is starting to quietly back him.

“What they’ve said to me is they’re going to hold their nose and vote for Cuomo,” a New York City-based lobbyist, granted anonymity to speak freely, commented to Politico, the outlet reported Wednesday.

Landlords and developers have already donated more than $2 million to Fix the City, the pro-Cuomo super PAC backing his race.

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