Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Rules in New York City, NY (2026)

Whether New York City, NY permits short-term rentals (Airbnb/VRBO) has not been confirmed from an official source. Contact the local planning department through their official website to verify current STR rules — including whether hosting is permitted at all, registration requirements, and any local restrictions — before listing your property on Airbnb, VRBO, or a similar platform.

Statewide Preemption

Registration Requirements

Whether short-term rental registration is required in New York City has not been confirmed from official sources. Contact the local planning department or local building department to verify current registration requirements before hosting on Airbnb, VRBO, or similar platforms.

Operational Rules

No specific operational rules listed for short-term rentals in New York City beyond standard property codes.

• •Host must be permanent resident of the unit being rented
• •Host must be physically present during all guest stays (no whole-home rentals)
• •Maximum 2 guests at a time
• •Maximum 1 registered listing per host
• •All rentals must be booked through a registered platform
• •Guests must have free access to all rooms in the dwelling
• •Rental platforms must verify host registration before accepting listings

Penalties for Violations

Specific penalty amounts for STR violations in New York City are not listed. Contact the local planning department for enforcement information.

• ⚠$1,000–$5,000 fine for operating without registration
• ⚠$1,500 fine per day for hosting more than 2 guests
• ⚠$7,500 fine for renting entire unit without host present
• ⚠Platforms fined $1,500 per transaction for unregistered listings

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