New Bill Would Revive STRs in Small NYC Homes Without Owner Presence

11/3/2025

A new bill in New York City, introduced by Councilmember Mercedes Narcisse, would allow owners of one- and two-family homes to rent short-term to up to four adults without being present, partially rolling back the 2023 law that largely banned rentals unless the homeowner was on-site. The measure aims to support middle-class homeowners, particularly in predominantly Black neighborhoods, as a source of income.

Crain's New York Business (10/27/25) Nick Garber