"78-percent of NYC residents think the city's ban on short-term rentals like Airbnb should be revisited or are open to changing it, citing affordability and flexibility as top concerns."
"82-percent say the law hasn't made housing more affordable, while 95-percent agree that residents need "flexible ways" to make ends meet."
"Residents are demanding practical solutions that look to build more housing to scale, recognizing that restricting short-term rentals hurts the local economy."
"More than 75-percent of residents in outer boroughs are concerned about fewer visitors to those neighborhoods as a valid reason to revisit the law."
New Yorkers show significant opposition to the city's short-term rental ban, with 78-percent preferring to revisit the law. The 2023 Local Law 18 restricts most short-term rentals unless the host is present. Many believe the law has not improved affordability, with 82-percent doubting its effectiveness and 95-percent wanting flexible income options. Particularly in outer boroughs, over 75-percent express concern that reduced tourist visits justify reconsidering the law. Residents seek practical housing solutions and criticize restrictions on homeowner rentals for negatively impacting the local economy.
Read at Time Out New York
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