AirBnB / New York - Can someone clarify?
Feb 15, 2014, 5:32 pm
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AirBnB / New York - Can someone clarify?
I'm heading to New York in a couple of months time and we've been looking at apartments as it's such a nicer choice than staying in a hotel, we recently stayed in an apartment in Berlin and it was lovely, far more comfortable.
Anyway, I've now read on various forums that Airbnb is illegal in New York - yet airbnb has thousands of apartments listed on the site?
Is it actually illegal? Is it not worth the hassle, whats the risk here?
Anyway, I've now read on various forums that Airbnb is illegal in New York - yet airbnb has thousands of apartments listed on the site?
Is it actually illegal? Is it not worth the hassle, whats the risk here?
Feb 15, 2014, 6:38 pm
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Feb 16, 2014, 10:53 am
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On the plus side, you get more for your money, etc.
Downside - one of the risks: if the property gets visited, a Vacate Order can be issued by the inspector (usually in response to a complaint) - occupants could be left without a place to stay/sleep for the night and scrambled to find alternate lodging, which can be tough during peak seasons & holiday travel period ...
Downside - one of the risks: if the property gets visited, a Vacate Order can be issued by the inspector (usually in response to a complaint) - occupants could be left without a place to stay/sleep for the night and scrambled to find alternate lodging, which can be tough during peak seasons & holiday travel period ...
Feb 16, 2014, 4:39 pm
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People still rent, but if there is a complaint, all bets are off.
I would not do it in NYC without good reviews and a backup plan (think hotel points)
Mar 6, 2014, 4:52 pm
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I have "sub-leased" my apt in NYC a few times.
I wasn't worried about it at all. As long as you are not going to make parties and keep to yourself, the chances that something will happen is less than 0.001%.
I asked them to say they are my friends and staying in my place while i went back home.
As long as you don't say there is money involved it's should be fine.
but hey, it's NY, no one will ask you.
I wasn't worried about it at all. As long as you are not going to make parties and keep to yourself, the chances that something will happen is less than 0.001%.
I asked them to say they are my friends and staying in my place while i went back home.
As long as you don't say there is money involved it's should be fine.
but hey, it's NY, no one will ask you.
Mar 7, 2014, 1:24 pm
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it's illegal to rent out a private residence for less than 30 days in NYC.
Also, most AirBNB apartments/home owners, etc, don't pay legal taxes and are permitted or inspected by safety & fire code rules.
That's the main issue.
Mar 18, 2014, 5:53 pm
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Rented out his 1 BR luxury apartment and got famous, now he is getting evicted by the building's co-op board. As for the doorman & his neighbors, don't ask ...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/0...n_4978830.html
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/...icle-1.1723825
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/0...n_4978830.html
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/...icle-1.1723825
Mar 18, 2014, 8:31 pm
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A point for the lawyers, but what constitutes being present? Obviously both parties do not have to be together 100% of the time. What if the owner spends 10 minutes there every day?
Mar 18, 2014, 11:03 pm
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Rented out his 1 BR luxury apartment and got famous, now he is getting evicted by the building's co-op board. As for the doorman & his neighbors, don't ask ...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/0...n_4978830.html
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/...icle-1.1723825
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/0...n_4978830.html
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/...icle-1.1723825
Mar 22, 2014, 10:37 am
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A bit late but for clarification.
A B&B is legal in New York. That is the point about 'being present'. If the owner is LIVING in the property and you rent a room, you are fine. In other words a typical B&B arrangement.
If the owner is NOT living in the property and you rent for less than 30 days then it is an illegal rental.
A B&B is legal in New York. That is the point about 'being present'. If the owner is LIVING in the property and you rent a room, you are fine. In other words a typical B&B arrangement.
If the owner is NOT living in the property and you rent for less than 30 days then it is an illegal rental.
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May 13, 2014, 10:04 pm
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For now, until the next rounds - when NY's AG go back to court - http://www.nytimes.com/2014/05/14/te...=business&_r=0