Poll Finds Opposition to STR Ban in New York City

8/12/2025

Most New York City residents are against laws that restrict short-term rentals, according to a new survey from the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce. The poll found that 78% of residents believe New York City’s law banning STRs should be revisited or are open to changing it, even while 73% feel housing affordability is headed in the wrong direction. Local Law 18, which went into effect in 2023, essentially banned rentals that are available for less than 30 days unless the host is present.

amNY.com (08/05/25) Ajani Stella