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Local law · Int 0879-2026

Short-term rentals in one- and two-family dwellings

New York City Council

Latest action Apr 30, 2026

Sponsor: Mercedes Narcisse (Council Member, District 46, Democratic)

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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to short-term rentals in one- and two-family dwellings

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From the NYC Council's legislative record (Legistar) and official rosters. This record was last updated Aug 1, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would amend the requirements for short-term rentals in the owner-occupied dwelling unit of one- and two-family dwellings by (1) increasing the number of allowable boarders, roomers, and lodgers to 4, not including any children under the age of 18; (2) allowing the owner-occupant to host guests without being physically present at the dwelling unit during the short-term rental; and (3) addressing the common household requirement, commonly known as the “unlocked doors provision”, by allowing the owner-occupant to lock doors to private bedrooms, bathrooms, closets, and storage areas provided that required means of egress remain available.

Summary from NYC Council (Legistar). How we handle summaries

Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Committee on Housing and Buildings

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Cosponsors

6

Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.

  • Democratic6

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Full history

  1. Apr 30, 2026

    Introduced

    This Introduction was Introduced by Council

    NYC Council

  2. Apr 30, 2026

    Referred to committee

    This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Housing and Buildings

    NYC Council

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