An event intended to raise support for home sharing services in New York City descended into chaos on Tuesday as actor and Airbnb spokesman Danny Glover stepped up to the podium. After being introduced by Assemblyman Joe Lentol, D-North Brooklyn, a protester began shouting questions towards Glover, sparking an argument. […]
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Bill would allow “responsible” homesharing in New York City
One year after state legislators cracked down on illegal Airbnb listings in New York City, Assemblyman Joseph Lentol, D-Brooklyn, introduced a bill that would allow for “responsible” homesharing in the Big Apple. In 2016, Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a law making it illegal for Airbnb hosts to list entire […]
New law shuts down Airbnb in New York with the threat of heavy fines
A new state law makes it illegal to advertise short-term apartment rentals, essentially putting an end to Airbnb and other home-sharing services in New York state. Fines will be $1,000 for the first offense; $5,000 for the second offense; and $7,500 for the third and later offenses. The bill […]