https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-york/ Recent short-term rental regulatory updates across New York markets. Fri, 05 Jun 2026 22:16:32 GMT https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-york/brooklyn/ State legislation that would have overridden NYC's Local Law 18 failed to advance in the State Senate; NYC's strict framework remains fully in force. Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT new-york-brooklyn-2025-05-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-york/new-york-city/ The NYC Office of Special Enforcement (OSE) expanded its dedicated STR compliance unit in 2025, adding inspectors and data analysts to cross-reference platform listings against the city's STR registration database. OSE has the authority to issue fines of up to $5,000 per day for LL18 violations and can pursue platform liability for hosting unregistered listings. Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT new-york-new-york-city-2025-01-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-york/brooklyn/ NYC Office of Special Enforcement increased fines for non-compliant STR operators citywide including Brooklyn; first-offense fines up to $1,000 and repeat violations up to $5,000/day. Sat, 01 Jun 2024 00:00:00 GMT new-york-brooklyn-2024-06-01 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-york/new-york-city/ Airbnb filed suit in federal court arguing that LL18 was preempted by federal law and violated the Commerce Clause. The court dismissed Airbnb's challenge in 2024, upholding the law in full. The ruling confirmed NYC's authority to regulate STRs through its existing zoning and housing code framework. Fri, 15 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT new-york-new-york-city-2024-03-15 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-york/brooklyn/ NYC's STR registration law took full effect; platforms are prohibited from processing transactions for unregistered hosts. Brooklyn listings on Airbnb and VRBO dropped over 95% within weeks of the September 2023 launch. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT new-york-brooklyn-2023-09-05 https://regulations.comparent.com/regulations/new-york/new-york-city/ New York City's Local Law 18 took effect on September 5, 2023, requiring all short-term rental hosts to register with the city, be present during all guest stays, and limit rentals to a maximum of two guests. The law effectively prohibits entire-unit rentals for stays under 30 days in virtually all residential buildings. Airbnb, VRBO, and other platforms were required to delist all properties without a valid NYC STR registration. Tue, 05 Sep 2023 00:00:00 GMT new-york-new-york-city-2023-09-05