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Information for users with properties in the New York, NY

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Written by Abby Grous
Updated over a week ago

Hosting Short-Term Rentals in New York City

If you are considering hosting guests in New York City, it is important to understand both the legal requirements for short-term rentals and the data-sharing obligations that apply to booking platforms. While Hospitable cannot provide legal advice, we want to share resources that may help you navigate these rules. This information is not exhaustive, and you should always consult the City of New York’s official resources or seek guidance from a qualified lawyer or tax professional.

New York City’s Short-Term Rental Regulations

The City of New York has strict rules for short-term rentals (stays of less than 30 nights). To operate legally, all of the following conditions must be met:

  • Only room rentals are permitted. Entire apartments or homes cannot be rented for stays under 30 nights.

  • No more than two paying guests may stay at once.

  • The host must remain in the unit throughout the stay.

  • The property must be registered with the city’s Short-Term Rental Registration system, or be classified as a legal Class B multiple dwelling.

Because of these restrictions, any property in New York City that does not meet the above requirements will automatically be limited to stays of 30 nights or more.

If you would like to host short-term stays in New York City:

  1. Confirm your eligibility: Review requirements and ensure your property qualifies.

  2. Register with the city: Apply for registration or confirm your Class B dwelling status.

  3. Provide details to Hospitable: Once approved, share your registration details with Hospitable Support.

  4. Once your registration has been verified, your 30-day minimum restriction will be lifted.

You can review the city’s official Tips for Hosting a Legal Short-Term Rental for more information.

New York City Data-Sharing Requirements

In addition to the rental restrictions, the City of New York requires booking platforms to report data about short-term rental listings and their hosts. Under the city’s definition, Hospitable is considered a booking platform for all direct bookings—this applies to both Direct Basic and Direct Premium plans.

To remain compliant, Hospitable must disclose specific information to the city for all direct bookings at properties located within the five boroughs.

Information Shared with the City

Primary User Information

  • Full name

  • Address (street name, number, apartment/unit if applicable, borough/county, ZIP code)

  • Phone number

  • Email address

  • User ID number

  • Direct booking website URL

Property Information

  • Full physical address (same as above)

  • Property name (as listed in Hospitable)

  • Property ID number

  • Property listing URL

  • Property type (e.g., entire place, private room, etc.)

Booking Information

  • Total number of nights booked

  • Payout information

Key Takeaways for Hosts

  • You must register your property with the City of New York (or have Class B status) to legally host short-term rentals under 30 nights.

  • If unregistered, you can only host stays of 30 days or longer.

  • Hospitable is legally required to share user, property, and booking data for all direct bookings in NYC.

For more details, you can visit the City of New York’s official resources on short-term rental registration and compliance requirements.

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