To: The New York State House, The New York State Senate, and Governor Andrew Cuomo
Help New York City Bed & Breakfasts Stay Open for Business
I support StayNYC and the right for New York City Bed & Breakfasts (B&Bs) to stay open for business.
Established B&Bs within NYC have become unintended targets for closure due to state law Ch. 225 of 2010, which prohibits stays of less than 30 days in all Class A buildings. The State law only affects the 5 boroughs of NYC.
B&B’s are now subject to inspections by the Mayor's Office of Special Enforcement Task Force. As a result, several legitimate, hotel and sales tax compliant B&B's have closed.
StayNYC is advocating for an exemption to the law for a specific class of small facilities operators in NYC.
The warmth, comfort and personalized service of B&B’s can be found in virtually every corner of the globe. With a record 50 million visitors in 2011, NYC needs to offer that option as well.
Why is this important?
New York City Bed and Breakfasts are in danger of closing! Please support StayNYC, a non-profit trade association of B&B owners (Short Term Alternatives for You NYC) and the opportunity to choose legal short-term accommodations in New York City.