NYC thought banning Airbnbs would solve the housing crisis.

2.1K viewsPublished: October 2, 20250m 8sScore: 75
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The video discusses the impact of banning short-term rentals (STRs) in New York City. Instead of solving the housing crisis, the ban led to record low vacancy rates and record high rents, as many units did not return to the long-term market and hotels benefited from higher rates. The video emphasizes that increasing housing supply is the true solution to housing costs.

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