New York City’s crackdown on Airbnb and short-term rentals goes into effect

Passed in January, the measure known as Local Law 18 mandates that short-term rental hosts register with the city government. Photograph: Lionel Bonaventure/AFP/Getty Images

New New York City rules on Airbnbs and short-term rentals went into effect on Tuesday, with tens of thousands of illegal short-term listings expected to be affected.

The new legislation bulks up enforcement of existing rules on how short-term rentals are allowed to operate. Passed in January, the measure known as Local Law 18 mandates that short-term rental hosts register with city government.