Homeownership remains one of the most reliable pathways out of poverty and into financial stability for working families. Home-sharing has always been a part of that path and a bedrock of strong, resilient neighborhoods, especially in the outer boroughs. Additionally, For generations, lower- and middle-income New Yorkers have relied on home-sharing to afford their homes, take care of our families, and navigate affordability crises tied to the ever-rising costs of homeownership in the most expensive city in the world.

We support common-sense regulations that protect our communities from bad actors  intent on exploiting NYC rental markets. But we are not the bad actors you’ve read about — we are real NYC homeowners getting pummeled by the rising costs of owning a home in NYC - insurance, taxes, home repairs.  We rely on responsible home-sharing to supplement our income and help us make ends meet. We are your neighbors, friends, family members, and anchors of our communities.

Responsible Home-Sharing: What It Makes Possible

• Provides housing security and financial stability for families today and for future generations

• Protects multi-generational households, helping families stay in their homes and communities

• Enables senior New Yorkers to age in place with dignity and independence

• Creates micro-economies in outer-borough neighborhoods, bringing new revenue streams to local businesses and community members

• Helps more New Yorkers achieve and sustain the American Dream of homeownership