The Economist: New York City is restricting Airbnb

“It’s my house,” says Gia Sharp, a host on Airbnb, a rental platform. “I’ve worked really hard to buy it. So the thought that someone else can tell me what I can do with my house is a little crazy.” But a law which went into effect on September 5th caused Ms Sharp’s Brooklyn listing, and thousands more, to disappear from Airbnb and other short-term rental platforms.

Law360: NYC Zoning Rules Slow Rockefeller Center Hotel’s Course

When real estate developer Aspen Hospitality announced its plans to open a 10-story hotel in Rockefeller Center, it became the first company to take on a hotel special permit process that the New York City Council introduced just as Mayor Bill de Blasio was leaving office in late 2021.