Richmond County (Staten Island) is subject to NYC Local Law 18 of 2022 — one of the strictest STR laws in the US. Hosts must register with the Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement (OSE), be physically present during stays, and may host no more than 2 paying guests. Class A multiple dwellings cannot be rented under 30 days.
Staten Island falls under NYC Local Law 18 of 2022 (the Short-Term Rental Registration Law), fully enforced since September 5, 2023. Codified at NYC Admin Code §26-3101 through §26-3108, the law requires every host to register with the Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) before booking any stay under 30 days. The host must be physically present in the dwelling throughout the guest's stay, and no more than 2 paying guests are permitted per booking (regardless of bedroom count). NY Multiple Dwelling Law §4(8)(a) already prohibits rentals under 30 days in Class A multiple dwellings (buildings with 3+ permanent units), which covers most multi-unit SI buildings in St. George, Stapleton, and Port Richmond. Staten Island's predominantly detached 1-2 family homes in R1-R3 zones may qualify for registration if owner-occupied. Booking platforms (Airbnb, Vrbo, Booking.com) must verify OSE registration before processing transactions. Rent-stabilized tenants are generally barred from STR operation. Many SI listings are homes in New Dorp, Great Kills, and Tottenville — owners must verify Certificate of Occupancy allows transient use.
Unregistered STR host: $1,000 to $5,000 per violation (NYC Admin Code §26-3104). Platform listing unregistered units: $1,500 per transaction. Advertising an illegal STR: $1,000 to $7,500 (Admin Code §28-210.3). DOB may issue stop-use orders. Multiple Dwelling Law violations: additional fines.
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