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New York City's Airbnb crackdown, in place for two years, has not improved housing supply.
New York’s Airbnb Crackdown, in Force for Two Years, Hasn’t Improved Housing Supply
Summary
Two years after New York City's strict Airbnb regulations took effect, a new report by The Wall Street Journal indicates the housing supply hasn't improved. The crackdown, aimed at curbing short-term rentals, has failed to demonstrably increase long-term housing availability in the city. This raises concerns about the effectiveness of similar regulations elsewhere.
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