Thousands of Airbnbs and other short-term rentals are expected to disappear from rental platforms as New York City begins enforcing tight restrictions.

Local Law 18, which came into force Tuesday, is so strict it doesn’t just limit how Airbnb operates in the city—it almost bans it entirely for many guests and hosts. From now on, all short-term rental hosts in New York must register with the city, and only those who live in the place they’re renting—and are present when someone is staying—can qualify. And people can only have two guests.

  • citrussy_capybara [ze/hir]
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    10 months ago

    Yeah, this is the wrong move. New York needs to outlaw living in a place that is owned or rented. That way everywhere with a bed is available for tourists. The people can live and New Jersey and commute. The office spaces should be converted into dorm spaces to fit more tourists in. Turn the whole city into a theme park where no one actually lives and everything is even more overpriced. They’ll be sold out and booked for years. Rename it AirBNB presents: New York City. It’s the only way to tell tourists, “You are welcome”.