New York City’s efforts to curb short-term rentals through stricter enforcement have led some property owners to adopt creative workarounds, continuing to list units on platforms like Airbnb despite regulations. While the city has tightened rules on legal short-term stays, landlords and hosts are finding loopholes—such as reclassifying properties or operating under different business structures—to keep listings active. Authorities are now grappling with how to close these gaps as the debate over housing availability and tourism impacts intensifies. The strategies highlight the ongoing tension between regulatory intent and the adaptability of the sharing economy.
The Holdouts Working Around New York City’s Airbnb Crackdown WSJ
