Sixty percent occupancy at $148 a night sounds passable until you remember what it actually costs to operate in New York — the mortgages, the cleaning fees, the sheer friction of a city that's made short-term letting its political punchbag. Local Law 18 has already gutted the supply side, which is why you're looking at under 11,000 active listings across the five boroughs, down dramatically from the pre-2023 peak. That regulatory squeeze is the whole story here. Supply is constrained hard, demand hasn't gone anywhere, and the operators still standing are the ones who navigated the registration maze. If you can get compliant, you're in a thinned-out market with real pricing power — but the compliance route is genuinely difficult, and that's the bet you're making.
When New York City Airbnbs perform best
Monthly occupancy data shows the seasonal rhythm of the New York City short-term rental market. Use this to plan dynamic pricing, target peak demand, and avoid lulls.
How New York City compares to United States
Benchmarked against 34 other United States markets we track, New York City's metrics tell a clear story.
What kind of Airbnbs are in New York City?
Of the 10,918 active operating listings, 54.7% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 47.3% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.
Top neighborhoods in New York City
The 224 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.
| Neighborhood | Listings | Occupancy | RevPAR | YoY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia St | 1 | — | £188 | — |
| Financial District | 164 | 60% | £142 | — |
| Kew Gardens Hills | 3 | — | £140 | — |
| Morris Heights | 4 | 60% | £124 | — |
| Battery Park City | 10 | 60% | £123 | — |
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