New York City has the most restrictive short-term rental policy in the world: Local Law 18. It was intended to address housing affordability, but instead, NYC rent is skyrocketing and tourism is under strain.
As living expenses climb, homeowners should be able to rent their one- and two- family homes to earn extra income and stay rooted in their communities. Yet, Local Law 18 restricts it.
The majority of New Yorkers agree Local Law 18 has to be fixed.
are considering leaving cite housing or cost-of-living.
understand that we need flexible ways to get by in a high-cost city.
Four New Yorkers invested in outer borough communities. Now, Local Law 18 is forcing them to uproot their lives.
For generations, renting has been a vital source of income for thousands of New Yorkers—especially homeowners in communities of color—helping them offset rising costs and stay in the neighborhoods they love.
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You may be one of the millions of New Yorkers who support fixing Local Law 18. Make your voice heard by filling out the form below, which sends a letter to New York City elected officials.
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