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  • Last year, New York City began enforcing its near-ban on short-term rentals, including Airbnbs.
  • As of June 24, there are just 2,276 legal short-term rentals, according to the city government.
  • City officials say the law aims to ease the housing affordability crisis and boost the hotel industry.

Last September, New York City began enforcing its strict new regulations on short-term rentals. Since then, the number of legal short-term rentals listed on Airbnb and other platforms has plummeted.