Buffalo STR occupancy is limited to two persons per bedroom plus two additional persons per unit, with a maximum based on Building Code egress and square footage. Non-hosted rentals face stricter caps. NY Multiple Dwelling Law also applies to larger buildings.
Buffalo STR ordinance (Chapter 242) limits guest occupancy to protect neighborhood character and life safety. The standard formula is two adults per bedroom plus two additional persons (children under 12 may be exempt in some cases). Maximum total occupancy cannot exceed the limit set by NY Property Maintenance Code based on sleeping-room square footage (70 sq ft for one person, 50 sq ft per person for two-plus). Buildings with 3 or more dwelling units fall under NY Multiple Dwelling Law which prohibits transient use of Class A apartments. Occupancy limits must be posted inside the unit along with egress diagrams. Exceeding occupancy is grounds for license suspension.
Over-occupancy: 250-1000 dollars per incident. Repeat over-occupancy: license revocation. NY Multiple Dwelling Law violations: separate state fines.
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