[cube13]

>Is there a difference in impact between a) one apartment dweller renting on AirBnB, and b) a 100-unit motel that charges by the hour? Of course there is. Perhaps the laws will evolve to reflect that. But for now, it's reasonable for long-term residents to be concerned about the latter situation developing if AirBnB is subject to no regulation at all.

The problem is scale. 1 apartment getting rented on AirBnB probably isn't a problem for anyone at all. But if it's 1%? That's a significant reduction in available housing. Given that NYC already has a gigantic housing and real estate problem, anything that can conceivably compound the issue will get attention.

[jarrett]

> 1 apartment getting rented on AirBnB probably isn't a problem for anyone at all.

Except, perhaps, for the landlord or condo association. Either one could have legitimate concerns about that. Especially if the lease or condo rules prohibit subletting or renting without permission. Even if they don't, the landlord or association may be worried about the guests' lack of accountability, or the landlord or association's absence from the screening process.

> Given that NYC already has a gigantic housing and real estate problem, anything that can conceivably compound the issue will get attention.

Good point.