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.

  • Aryuproudomenowdaddy [comrade/them]@hexbear.netEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Theo Yedinsky, global policy director for Airbnb. “The city is sending a clear message to millions of potential visitors who will now have fewer accommodation options when they visit New York City: You are not welcome.” Yedinsky says Airbnb has a goal of working with the city on “sensible” home-sharing rules, but he did not elaborate on the company’s next steps.

    “We’re just heckin small beans who are trying to make cities more accessible for tourism!”

    • citrussy_capybara [ze/hir]@hexbear.netEnglish
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      1 year 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”.