Airbnb bookings dry up in New York as new short-stay rules are introduced
www.theguardian.com
Under the new restrictions, short-term renters will need to register with the city and must be present in the home for the duration of the rental

Airbnb bookings dry up in New York as new short-stay rules are introduced | Under the new restrictions, short-term renters will need to register with the city and must be present in the home for th…::Under the new restrictions, short-term renters will need to register with the city and must be present in the home for the duration of the rental

  • @toofpic@lemmy.worldEnglish
    8•10 months ago

    It is funny to even read that, as AirBnb became popular because it was cheaper and more comfortable (yay, kitchen!). And now it’s cheaper to rent from greedy corporate moguls

      • @Corkyskog@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        2•10 months ago

        Honest question, what were they subsidizing? Were they previously charging no or little costs to people hosting? I understand what the delivery and Uber like companies were subsidizing, just not familiar with AirBNB.

        • @ChrisLicht@lemm.eeEnglish
          3•10 months ago

          For these market makers, both sellers and buyers are subsidized to entice both into the market.

          Check out Cory Doctorow’s “enshittification” theory.