New York’s Airbnb Crackdown, in Force for Two Years, Hasn’t Improved Housing Supply - The Wall Street Journal
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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