How to determine a licensed Airbnb and a Class B dwelling- New York City

[Sophia353]

For anyone curious about current active Airbnb listings providing STR in NYC:

Go to any listing, click on "About this space", scroll all the way down, you will see "Registration Number". If you see numbers there, it is a licensed listing. If you see "Exempt", it is a Class B dwelling. You will be surprised to see how many CBDs on this platform.

Welcome any comments and discussions.

**Title updated by Community Manager

[Mike-And-Jane0]

@Sophia353 A minor point but I assume your post only applies to New York City? 

[Sophia353]

You are correct! I forgot to mention about NYC.

[Breanna]

Hi @Sophia353!

What's the difference/relevance of a licensed listing versus a Class B dwelling? I know there have been a lot of new regulations lately but I'm quite curious to know. 

 

[Sophia353]

Hi, Breanna

The past few months have been challenging for NYC Airbnb hosts and tourists due to Local Law 18, which requires Airbnb hosts offering short-term rentals (STR) to obtain a license from OSE (The Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement). Unfortunately, many STR hosts were unable to secure their licenses by the September 5th deadline. As a result, short-term bookings are no longer available, and only 30-day+ options remain. 

I think many STR hosts are curious about who has recently obtained their license and who can continue operating their inn business (Class B Dwelling) without one.