New Rochelle vs White Plains

Does New Rochelle limit how many nights per year I can host?

No fixed numeric night cap exists. Chapter 331 instead requires the operator to reside at the property whenever guests are present, and NY MDL Section 4(8) bars unhosted stays under 30 nights in 3+ unit buildings.

Can I host an unlimited number of weekends if I live there?

Hosted stays are not capped by night count, but the STR must remain accessory to your primary residence and you must comply with parking, noise (Chapter 213) and housing standards. Confirm with the Bureau of Buildings at (914) 654-2185.

Are entire-home rentals in apartment buildings ever allowed?

Only for stays of 30 nights or longer, or shorter stays where the permanent occupant remains present throughout, under NY MDL Section 4(8). Otherwise the rental is prohibited.

Is there a maximum number of nights I can rent my White Plains home short term?

Section 4-28 of the White Plains Municipal Code does not set an annual night cap. The hard limit comes from New York Multiple Dwelling Law Section 4(8)(a): in a Class A multiple dwelling (a building with three or more permanent residential units) you may not rent for fewer than 30 days unless the permanent resident remains on site for the entire stay and the guest has unobstructed access to every room and exit. Owner-occupied one- and two-family homes in White Plains are not Class A dwellings and are not bound by the 30-day rule.

Can I rent out my White Plains apartment on Airbnb for a weekend?

If your apartment is in a building with three or more residential units, no, not unless you are physically present the whole time. New York MDL Section 4(8)(a) treats those buildings as Class A multiple dwellings reserved for stays of 30 consecutive days or longer. Advertising a non-compliant sub-30-day rental can bring state fines of $1,000 to $7,500 per ad, and you would still need a White Plains Rental Housing License under Sec. 4-28-4.