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The ban did not increase the number of vacant units.
NYC’s Airbnb ban failed to lower rents or boost vacancies, report finds
Summary
A report finds that New York City's Airbnb ban failed to achieve its goals. The ban did not lower rental costs nor did it increase the number of vacant units. This suggests the regulations' impact was not as intended, challenging the effectiveness of such restrictions in addressing housing affordability.
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