short-term rentals

New York City Council Member Sandy Nurse speaks at the Nov. 12th hearing.
Neighborhood Intel
City Council debates bills requiring AC in apartments, allowing more short-term rentals, and expanding anti-harassment protections
By Celia Young |November 19, 2024 - 2:30PM
moving boxes
Neighborhood Intel
4 sublets, 3 months, 2 kids: A Park Slope mom's adventures in short-term rentals
By Jennifer White Karp |September 26, 2024 - 4:00PM
Front view of white pre-war apartment building facade seen from elevated subway station in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, New York City
The Search
The number one reason why NYC renters break a lease may surprise you
By Celia Young |September 5, 2024 - 2:30PM
A view of Midtown Manhattan from above.
Roommates + Landlords
NYC says alleged illegal Airbnb operation raked in $2.4 million from tourists
By Celia Young |July 1, 2024 - 5:00PM
Entrance to apartment building in the borough of Manhattan in New York City.
Troubleshooting
How NYC co-op and condo boards can crack down on illegal short-term rentals
By Celia Young |May 28, 2024 - 4:00PM
Young woman travelling in New York with suitcase
Roommates + Landlords
NYC scores $845,000 settlement over alleged illicit Manhattan Airbnb operation
By Celia Young |March 22, 2024 - 11:54AM
tourists climbing the stairs to their short-term rental in nyc
Rent
To combat illegal short-term rentals, NYC requires hosts to register their listings. Here's how it works
By Jennifer White Karp |September 5, 2023 - 10:30AM
Tourist arriving at short-term rental in NYC
The Market
Airbnb's suit against NYC's Local Law 18 gets dismissed. What's next for hosts?
By Jennifer White Karp |August 9, 2023 - 6:05PM
Boardwalk at Rockaway Beach, Queens
Vacation Rentals
3 reasons why you should rent or Airbnb before you buy

… We enjoyed five days at the ocean and took surfing lessons rented boogie boards had tacos at Tacoway Beach the … has great food  and capped it off with dinner in the pool area at The Rockaway Hotel All in all it was an easy and … with so many people working from home going the shortterm rental route can fast track that process if speed is your …

By Jennifer White Karp |June 12, 2023 - 2:30PM
Suitcases in front of a window looking out on NYC buildings
The Market
Want to list your place on Airbnb or other short-term rental sites? Read this FAQ for New Yorkers first

… September New York City hosts who fail to register their shortterm rental with the city can face fines of $1000 or more …

By Emily Myers |June 6, 2023 - 1:30PM