New York City short-term-rental rules
New York City
Short-term-rental rules that apply to every unit you operate in New York City — what permits, filings, and caps the city actually enforces.
STR rule rundown
What's required to operate a short-term rental in New York City.
Every unit you run in New York Cityhas to clear these four hurdles — license, permit, listing registration, and a stay cap. The labels below are the city's own; the descriptions are what the rule actually means for a host.
Business licenseNew York City
NYC business license
A general business license from the NYC Department of Small Business Services — required for any lawful trade in the city.
STR permitNew York City
STR permit (Local Law 18)
Local Law 18 registration: short-term rentals of 30 days or fewer require a DOB-issued STR permit, even if the host is present.
RegistrationNew York City
NYC registration number
Each booking listing on Airbnb, Vrbo, etc. must display the city STR registration number in the URL or address field.
Booking capNew York City
30-day unhosted stay cap
Local Law 18 caps unhosted stays at 30 days per year per unit. Track nights booked and pause listings before you breach it.
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