Short-term rentals in one- and two-family dwellings.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Apr 30, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “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” Read the full text
Housing and Buildings
What it does
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.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Apr 30, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Apr 30, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Housing and Buildings committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Pierina Ana Sanchez · chairCarl WilsonCrystal HudsonKevin C. RileyNantasha M. WilliamsOswald J. FelizRita C. JosephShaun AbreuSusan ZhuangVirginia MaloneyYusef Salaam
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 879
officialInt. No. 879
officialApril 30, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 4-30-26
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
6
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Mercedes NarcisseKevin C. RileySelvena N. Brooks-PowersFarah N. LouisOswald J. FelizAlthea V. Stevens
Who is lobbying on this
Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, AFL-CIOvia Hotel and Gaming Trades Council, AFL-CIO · Labor
2 filingsAIRBNB, Inc.via AIRBNB, Inc. · Travel & Tourism
1 filingAIRBNB, Inc.via Empire Consulting Group, Inc. · Real Estate, Construction, Engineering & Developer
1 filingHotel and Gaming Trades Council, AFL-CIOvia Stanley K. Schlein, Esq. · Trade Associations
1 filingFrom 5 City Clerk eLobbyist filings naming this bill (2026). Filings are self-reported by lobbying firms and show who is paid to influence this bill. They do not say which side, or whether it worked.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Apr 30, 2026).