See also: <a href="https://news.airbnb.com/an-update-about-our-community-in-new-york-city/" rel="nofollow">https://news.airbnb.com/an-update-about-our-community-in-new...</a><p>Essentially NY City is making short term rentals (rentals < 30 days) illegal for most renters. The only exception is a room without a lock, for up to 2 people, in a residence that has shared living space and is occupied by the owner.