Airbnb advocates push to ease NYC short-term rental restrictions
Airbnb advocates are pushing the New York City Council to pass legislation that would increase the allowed guest capacity for short-term rentals from two to four people.
Airbnb advocates are calling on the NYC Council to pass legislation they say would make short-term rentals more accessible for homeowners. The legislation, called Intro. 879, would increase the number of guests allowed in a short-term rental from two to four. It would also allow homeowners to rent out their homes for short stays even...
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