8 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 1 city in New York County, New York.
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NYC Local Law 18 (2022) requires all short-term rental hosts to register with the Mayor Office of Special Enforcement. Host must be present and no more than 2 guests allowed.
Local Law 18 of 2022 (Short-Term Rental Registration Law), NYC Office of Special Enforcement
On January 9, 2022, New York City adopted Local Law 18, also known as the Short-Term Rental Registration Law. The law requires short-term rental hosts to register with the Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement (OSE), and prohibits booking service platforms (such as Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and others) from processing transactions for unregistered short-term rentals. [...] Short-term rental ho...
Registered Manhattan STRs must comply with the NYC Noise Code. Quiet hours are effectively 10pm to 7am for residential sound. Hosts are responsible for guest behavior.
NYC Administrative Code Title 24, Chapter 2 (Noise Code); 15 RCNY §47-02
The New York City Noise Code balances the important reputation of New York as a vibrant, world-class city that never sleeps, with the needs of those who live in, work in, and visit the city. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Police Department (NYPD) share the duties of enforcing the Noise Code. To submit a noise complaint, call or contact 311, or you can file a noise comp...
Manhattan STRs are subject to NYC Hotel Room Occupancy Tax plus NY State and City sales taxes, for a combined total of approximately 14.75% plus a nightly unit fee.
Manhattan STRs cannot provide guaranteed guest parking. Most buildings have no private parking, and street parking is metered, permit-restricted, or subject to alternate-side rules.
NYC Local Law 18 caps short-term rentals at 2 paying guests plus the host, who must be present. This limit applies regardless of unit size or bedroom count.
Local Law 18 of 2022 (Short-Term Rental Registration Law), NYC Office of Special Enforcement
On January 9, 2022, New York City adopted Local Law 18, also known as the Short-Term Rental Registration Law. The law requires short-term rental hosts to register with the Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement (OSE), and prohibits booking service platforms (such as Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and others) from processing transactions for unregistered short-term rentals. [...] Short-term rental li...
NYC does not mandate a specific STR liability policy, but Local Law 18 registration requires certain disclosures and most co-op or condo boards require additional liability coverage.
NYC does not impose an annual night cap on registered short-term rentals, but the host-presence requirement and 2-guest limit under Local Law 18 effectively restrict rental activity.
Local Law 18 of 2022 (Short-Term Rental Registration Law), NYC Office of Special Enforcement
On January 9, 2022, New York City adopted Local Law 18, also known as the Short-Term Rental Registration Law. The law requires short-term rental hosts to register with the Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement (OSE), and prohibits booking service platforms (such as Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and others) from processing transactions for unregistered short-term rentals. [...] Short-term rental li...
All Manhattan STR hosts must register with the NYC Mayor Office of Special Enforcement under Local Law 18. Platforms must verify registration before processing any booking under 30 days.
Local Law 18 of 2022 (Short-Term Rental Registration Law), NYC Office of Special Enforcement
On January 9, 2022, New York City adopted Local Law 18, also known as the Short-Term Rental Registration Law. The law requires short-term rental hosts to register with the Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement (OSE), and prohibits booking service platforms (such as Airbnb, VRBO, Booking.com, and others) from processing transactions for unregistered short-term rentals. Starting September 5, 2023...
1 cities in New York County have their own short-term rentals rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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