Should NYC relax rules for short-term stays at private homes?

rentals by making exceptions for owners of one and twofamily houses One and twofamily homes make up over 28 percent of the citys housing stock and … over 38000 active listings at the beginning of 2023 on a single site OSE said there are now just 3000 active …

By Jennifer White Karp |November 21, 2025 - 9:30AM
Fake listing alert: Don't fall for any of these rental apartment scams

… Rental apartment scams typically occur when demand is high and right now the New York City rental market … that something is not right  As more people search for apartments online these days thats where con artists lurk … … listings … moving … safety … scams … short-term rentals … subletting … Fake listing alert Dont fall for any …

By Celia Young |June 4, 2025 - 10:30AM
NYC files first lawsuit under Local Law 18 against owners of West Village inn

… alleges 12 apartments in a pair of West Village townhouses are being used illegally as shortterm rentals According to the lawsuit … Room and it was ordered to remain vacant OSE said it contacted the attorney for Jane 8 LLC to determine whether …

By Jennifer White Karp |May 30, 2025 - 9:30AM
Owners and tenant advocates clash over short-term rental bill for houses

… the media Its a sign of just how controversial shortterm rentals are in NYCand the big money being spent to amplify … in a statement that the carveout for single and twofamily houses could take tens of thousands of rental units off the … this is not the full picture Many buildings are owned by private equity bought expressly to become shortterm rentals …

By Jennifer White Karp |January 22, 2025 - 3:30PM