New Rochelle does not impose a numeric annual night cap. Instead, Zoning Chapter 331 effectively bans non-owner-occupied STRs in residential districts, and New York State Multiple Dwelling Law Section 4(8) bars unhosted stays under 30 nights in Class A multiple dwellings (3+ units), which together function as the operative cap.
Unlike cities such as San Francisco or Boston that impose a fixed annual night ceiling, New Rochelle relies on a use-based rather than night-count framework. Under Chapter 331 of the city Zoning Code, no short-term rental is permitted in the RA-3, RA-2, RA-1, R-20, R-10, R-7½ or R-6 residential districts unless the operator resides at the property whenever guests are present. There is no fixed limit on the number of hosted nights an owner-occupant may host per year, but the activity must remain accessory to the operator's primary residence. For Class A multiple dwellings (any building with 3+ units) the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law Section 4(8) bars rentals shorter than 30 consecutive days unless the permanent occupant remains on premises throughout the guest stay. The 2024 New York State marketplace facilitator law requires registration and tax remittance but does not introduce a statewide per-host annual night cap. Local nuisance, parking, and noise rules under New Rochelle Chapter 213 (Noise) and Chapter 184 (Housing Standards) still apply. Confirm any pending changes with the Bureau of Buildings at (914) 654-2185 or the Department of Development.
Non-owner-occupied STR activity in a covered residential zone violates Chapter 331 regardless of night count and can trigger cease-and-desist orders and zoning fines. Unhosted Class A multiple-dwelling rentals under 30 nights also violate NY MDL Section 4(8) and may face platform delisting and civil penalties.
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