"The Tenants Not Tourists coalition, which opposes short-term rentals in favor of long-term tenants, said the poll was wildly inconsistent with previous findings and did not reflect New Yorkers' views."
"Proponents said the restrictions on short-term rentals were necessary to increase the rental housing stock amid a historically low vacancy rate, but opponents accused it of driving up rents."
"Whitney Hu, director of civic engagement and research, claimed the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce's poll was a sham and that Airbnb's bill would decimate the housing supply."
"Mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani and Eric Adams have publicly opposed efforts to overturn housing laws, with a vast majority of elected officials standing with New Yorkers against Airbnb-backed legislation."
A Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce poll revealed that 78% of New Yorkers support revisiting short-term rental laws, sparking a conflict between tenant advocacy groups and homeowner organizations. The Tenants Not Tourists coalition refuted this poll, citing a prior survey where 56% of residents opposed easing restrictions. The coalition criticized Local Law 18, which bans short-term rentals unless the host is present, attributing rising rents to such policies. The tensions escalated following the proposal of Intro 1107, an Airbnb-backed bill, prompting strong responses from advocacy groups and business leaders alike.
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