"The city alleges that the group converted units in two Brooklyn buildings and a Bronx property into short-term rentals, racking up roughly 1,400 bookings since April 2023."
"Prosecutors claim that registrations meant for legitimate hosted stays were misused to run entire-unit rentals, often in spaces that did not comply with fire-safety or zoning rules."
"The lawsuit states that fraudulent paperwork was submitted to the Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement to obtain six short-term rental registrations."
"Inspections by the Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement have produced dozens of summonses and more than $47,500 in fines so far."
New York City has filed a lawsuit against landlord Chananya Bineth and associates for allegedly converting apartments into illegal short-term rentals. The operation reportedly involved two Brooklyn buildings and a Bronx property, generating approximately 1,400 bookings since April 2023. The lawsuit claims fraudulent paperwork was submitted to obtain short-term rental registrations, with guest payments funneled into corporate accounts. Inspections revealed violations, including guests placed in non-residential spaces, leading to fines exceeding $47,500.
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