Airbnb & Short-Term Rental Real Estate Agents in New York

New York can be a strong STR state, but it is not one uniform market. Chalet’s 2026 guide tracks 12 markets in New York, with median annual revenue of $23,842 and median gross yield of 11.2%. Investors should compare multiple markets inside the state rather than assuming one statewide playbook.

New York is a tale of two worlds: a very restrictive New York City regime and a much more mixed upstate/local market. NYC’s Local Law 18 requires registration and blocks booking platforms from processing transactions for unregistered units, while a statewide registry framework now coexists with local registries and local rules elsewhere.

A traditional agent may know comps and neighborhoods. A strong New York STR agent also knows how to underwrite ADR, occupancy, taxes, and local operating constraints for short-term rentals. That matters much more in states like New York, where rules and demand drivers can change dramatically from one market to the next.

Start with Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Rochester, New York. They are the best first-pass markets from Chalet’s current guide because they combine revenue, yield, inventory depth, or existing search traction. The right order still depends on whether you want scale, yield, seasonality, or lower regulatory friction.

Yes. In New York, the gap between two markets can be the difference between a scalable STR purchase and a deal that never pencils. A local STR-specialized realtor helps validate neighborhood-level demand, property type fit, local restrictions, and the vendor ecosystem before you commit capital.