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Illegal Hotels

Recent Headlines

New York City

November 07, 2012

City Teams Up With Once-Enemy Airbnb To Provide Free Housing After Sandy

Airbnb is helping connect people affected by Sandy with free short-term housing.

New York City

September 12, 2012

City Council Hikes Fines for Illegal Hotels

The City Council adopted a bill substantially increasing fines for illegal hotels.

East Harlem

April 28, 2012

City Crackdown Shutters Illegal Hotels

The city stepped up its enforcement of illegal hotels in 2011 after a new law went into effect.

Upper West Side

November 30, 2011

SRO Building Owners Who Rented to Tourists Must Pay City $600K

The city sued single-room occupancy building owners who rented rooms to tourists.

Manhattan

May 15, 2011

City Cracks Down on Illegal Manhattan Hotels

A slew of dangerous conditions were discovered in the sweep, resulting in full and partial vacate orders and violations.

Upper West Side

February 18, 2011

Homeless Put in UWS Buildings With Safety Violations

The city is renting rooms for homeless men in buildings with serious safety violations.

Lower East Side & East Village

December 01, 2010

Hotel Toshi in East Village Hit with Violations for Operating Illegally

The short-term apartment rental company Hotel Toshi recently took over a dozen units on East 10th Street.

Manhattan

August 02, 2010

Short-Term Sublets in New York Banned Under New Law

A law meant to stamp out illegal hotels also prohibits tenants from renting out their apartments while they're on vacation.

Upper West Side

July 26, 2010

Housing Activists Celebrate, But 'Illegal' Hotels Say They'll Fight New Law

A lawyer who represents the city's "illegal" hotels says the new law will cost jobs and tax revenue.

Upper West Side

July 25, 2010

New Bill Shutters Illegal Hotels

The move outlaws hotels operating in residential buildings, many of which are on the Upper West Side.

Manhattan

June 29, 2010

Bill Threatens to Make Short-Term Apartment Rentals Illegal

The bill would prohibit tenants from renting out their apartments for fewer than 30 days.