Pickletonium t1_jeelf81 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:29 PM

Reply to comment by donttouchthirdrail in Airbnb is alerting hosts about subpoenas from the City of Philadelphia by Meatfrom1stgrade

I wonder how many properties would be opened up to renters if it was banned. There's at least 4 right near the intersection I'm at in Wash Square West and it'd be pretty sweet of those were rentable.

UndercoverPhilly t1_jeerkhe wrote on March 31, 2023 at 2:14 PM

There are also several on my block. I thought they were regular rentals but when I looked up their company and couldn't find it, I realized they are probably a short term rental.

donttouchthirdrail t1_jeeojah wrote on March 31, 2023 at 1:52 PM

We need more housing! Ban airbnb. Residential and Commercial Vacancy taxes. Change zoning to be able to build 8 story buildings with no parking anywhere in the city. No size limits next to el, bsl, or regional rail with 20% of units at 60-120 AMI.

Trafficsigntruther t1_jefd7fd wrote on March 31, 2023 at 4:36 PM

> I wonder how many properties would be opened up to renters if it was banned.

Dozens.