Local law · Int 0948-2024
Short-term rentals in one- and two-family dwellings
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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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New York City Council
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.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
Cosponsors
Farah N. Louis, Chris Banks and 6 others
Cosponsors in the order the New York City Council lists them.
- Democratic6
- Republican1
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Nov 20, 2025
This Introduction Was Amendment Proposed by Comm
This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm
Committee on Housing and Buildings
- Nov 20, 2025
Hearing held
This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
- Nov 20, 2025
Held over
This Introduction was Laid Over by Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
- Jun 6, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
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- Jun 6, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Housing and Buildings
NYC Council