


This is true even if the host lives in or owns the building, to the consternation of some homeowners who rely on rental income. Notably, “short-term rentals are only permitted if the host is staying in the same unit or apartment as the guests, and there are no more than two guests staying with the host,“ the city’s website says.
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The requirements for approval are strict and follow laws that pre-date the new registration rules. The city says it’s enforcing existing laws and protecting the health and safety of visitors as well as preventing housing from “being lost to the practice of illegal STRs,” according to official documents. The rules, which are being enforced as of Tuesday, mean a whole lot of listings on sites such as Airbnb will no longer be available for stays of less than 30 days unless property owners have gone through the city’s application process and received approval in the form of an official registration number.Īirbnb has called the rules a “de facto ban” on short-term rentals (STRs) that will hurt hosts and the tourism economy. Travelers looking to rent an apartment for a few days in New York City will find slimmer pickings now that city officials have started enforcing new rules cracking down on short-term rentals.
