New York’s Airbnb Crackdown, in Force for Two Years, Hasn’t Improved Housing Supply - WSJ
Summary
Two years after New York City's strict Airbnb regulations were implemented, the anticipated improvement in housing supply has not materialized, according to a recent WSJ article. This failure raises questions about the effectiveness of such crackdowns on the city's housing market and their impact on short-term rental hosts.
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