Yonkers does not impose a discretionary annual night cap. Instead, New York State Multiple Dwelling Law Section 4(8) effectively bars short-term rentals in Class A multiple dwellings (3+ units) for stays under 30 nights unless the permanent occupant is present, which functions as the operative cap.
Unlike cities such as San Francisco or Boston that set a fixed annual night ceiling (90, 120, etc.), Yonkers relies on New York State Multiple Dwelling Law Section 4(8) to regulate short-term stays. Under that statute, Class A multiple dwellings (any building with three or more dwelling units) are designated for permanent residence, which the courts and the NY Attorney General interpret as occupancy of 30 consecutive days or more. Renting an entire Class A unit for fewer than 30 nights is prohibited unless the permanent occupant is physically present throughout the guest stay (a hosted booking). For single-family and two-family homes, no statewide night cap exists, but Yonkers Zoning Ordinance Chapter 43 may classify regular short-term rental activity as a non-permitted commercial use depending on the district; confirm with the Yonkers Department of Housing and Buildings at (914) 377-6500. The 2024 New York State marketplace facilitator law adds a registry requirement and tax-remittance obligations but does not introduce a per-host annual night cap. Hosted-stay days, where the resident occupant remains on premises, are unlimited under the MDL, subject to local nuisance and zoning controls.
Renting an entire unit in a Class A multiple dwelling for fewer than 30 nights without the permanent occupant present violates NY MDL Section 4(8) and exposes the host to civil penalties, vacate orders, and Yonkers code enforcement action. Repeat violations can result in escalating fines.
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