NEW YORK – In New York, thousands of Airbnb rentals could go off the market starting Tuesday following new rules that take effect September 5 that require hosts to obtain a license from the city that verifies that comply with strict occupancy regulations and building codes.
However, some property owners across the city say the Office of Special Control is struggling to catch up with a large number of license applications ahead of the deadline.
This could result in Airbnb losing millions of dollars in revenue in one of its largest markets.
According to the market analysis firm AirDNA, around 7,500 units do not meet the requirements to apply for a license and will probably disappear from the platform.
More than half of these properties are frequently rented and account for approximately 40% of Airbnb’s revenue in New York City.
Tensions between New York and Airbnb have raged for years over rules that prohibit rentals in most apartments for less than 30 days without a tenant present.
It is estimated that only 9,500 of the 23,000 properties listed on Airbnb in New York are legal.
Hosts unite in opposition to new rules
While the city argues that the registration law is necessary to combat illegal rental operations, many hosts have joined Airbnb in opposing the new rules as they rely on additional income to cover housing costs in one of the most expensive real estate markets in the country.
As the city works to process the applications, some New York hosts have been waiting weeks or even months to find out their status.
Those who don’t sign up will face fines and their listings will be blocked on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo.
To date, the New York Office of Special Control has only approved 257 short-term rental host registrations out of a total of 3,250 applications.
Thousands of hosts have yet to apply. The overwhelming number of applications filed this summer has affected the Special Control Office, which was operating with less than half its planned staff in May.
Airbnb’s future in New York remains uncertain as the city struggles to regulate the platform and hosts eagerly await answers about its status and ability to continue operating.
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The dream of spending vacations in luxury hotels has been displaced by glamping, the new and increasingly strong vacation trend that, in New York, has many places to enjoy it.
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Travelers and even New Yorkers who want to see New York City in a different way can stay in one of the tents located on the hills of historic Governors Island, with unparalleled views of the Statue of Liberty.
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The tents, owned by Collective Retreats, come equipped with modern kitchens, private bathrooms, and dining in a large garden (Three Peaks Lodge). Prices start at $559, and go up to $959.
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In this type of glamping, even the bathing experience takes on different scenarios.
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In Germantown, two hours from Manhattan, Gatherwild Ranch offers rural experiences on a 15-acre paradise complete with apple orchards, free-range chickens, ducks, and goats.
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In addition to bathing with the sky as a witness, people can enjoy an organic diet, with vegetables, meats and provisions of local and seasonal origin.
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Its managers say their goal is to offer guests “the perfect opportunity to unplug and recharge.”
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There is also glamping in domes, or geodesic domes, that is, a spherical structure full of triangular or polygonal facets, like the one offered by The Outlier Inn, in Woodrige, New York. This is a bucolic 12-acre farm about 90 miles from NYC.
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Visitors can interact with the farm animals: sheep, goats, alpacas and chickens, and enjoy unique walks in the midst of dreamy nature, to later sleep in a unique place.
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In the dome, there is a wooden floor and windows for air flow and to prevent the entry of insects. And if someone does not want to sleep in it, it is also rented as a space for workshops, photo sessions, and social activities.
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But another quite peculiar glamping concept is this kind of wagon, located in the Catskill Mountains, southeast of New York state, an area full of wildlife and hiking trails.
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12/17
The property is called Bellfire’s Cosmic Nomad and has space for 4 people. It is located at 1477 Meeker Hollow Rd., Roxbury, an area known for being one of the best places for stargazing in New York.
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13/17
In addition to an area to relax in front of an outdoor fire pit, the property, which is managed by Airbandb, includes this cute bathroom, a sauna room, a gravity-fed solar shower, and other unique outdoor glamping amenities.
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For those who prefer a more luxurious glamping destination, you can visit one of the tents at Collective Hudson Valley, about two hours from New York City, and where a night outdoors in one of their tents starts at $400. .
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In addition to being able to camp “where traditional hotels just can’t exist,” the luxury tents come with 1,500-thread-count sheets and festooned with chandeliers—and yes, there are gorgeous bathrooms, too. oh! And, they also include chefs to create a tableside feast under the stars each night.
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Located at 114 Ostrander Rd, Hudson, NY, this glamping site is in the midst of a working organic farm and equestrian center, with easy access to Hudson’s chic boutiques and designer shops, as well as a variety of outdoor activities , that cause you to want to stay there.
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You know, on your next vacation, you can discover New York in a completely different way, visiting some of the best glamping spots in the state.
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