<p>I have a crazy idea for trying to do a short term rental in NYC, meeting family for a long weekend. Probably February, maybe Presidents Weekend. I was thinking 4 or 5 nights. We would need 2 bedrooms.</p>
<p>Where would be the best place to start researching the feasibility and approximate cost?</p>
<p>I exclusively rent apartments when I visit my D in NYC. I rent from Vacation Rentals By Owners dot com. </p>
<p>You will find plenty to choose from, in every price range and neighborhood.</p>
<p>NYC schools are out that week.</p>
<p>“NYC schools are out that week.” - Good to know. Would that make renting harder or easier? Or would that just mean some things busier due to local daytrippers?</p>
<p>FWIW,renting out for less than 30 days in NYC is illegal, at least for the landlord. Enforcement on the other hand is nearly impossible.</p>
<p>[New</a> York City Real Estate - The Illegal Short-Term Rental Epidemic – New York Magazine](<a href=“http://nymag.com/realestate/realestatecolumn/short-term-rentals-2011-12/]New”>New York City Real Estate - The Illegal Short-Term Rental Epidemic -- New York Magazine - Nymag)</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.fodors.com/community/united-states/using-vrbo-in-new-york-city.cfm[/url]”>http://www.fodors.com/community/united-states/using-vrbo-in-new-york-city.cfm</a></p>
<p>[What</a> New York State’s Illegal Hotels Law Means for Travelers | Frommers.com](<a href=“What New York State's Illegal Hotels Law Means for Travelers | Frommer's”>What New York State's Illegal Hotels Law Means for Travelers | Frommer's)</p>
<p>Another option is the Residence Inn. They call it Times Square, but it’s actually on 6th Ave at 39th. Looking at the website, they do offer a 2br, but it’s Kings in both rooms plus a sofabed. It’s a great location, plus you get a full kitchen and breakfast included.</p>
<p>Thanks cbreeze - I actually didn’t know the short term sublets were illegal. </p>
<p>The Residence Inn looks appealing. It would allow us to have option to cook. Rates are as low as $179 (prepaid) for a studio, $359 for a 1 BR suite with king sleep coach.
[Residence</a> Inn New York Manhattan/Times Square: New York Extended Stay Hotels](<a href=“http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/nycri-residence-inn-new-york-manhattan-times-square/]Residence”>Manhattan Hotel in NYC - Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Times Square)</p>
<p>D stayed in the Affinia recently [Midtown</a> Manhattan Hotels | Affinia Manhattan Hotel](<a href=“http://www.affinia.com/New-York-City-Hotel.aspx?name=Affinia-Manhattan]Midtown”>Shelburne Hotel & Suites, NYC | Murray Hill Hotel in Midtown, NYC)</p>
<p>Went on and on how nice it was and spacious and that it had a kitchenette. Of course she didn’t pay for it so I have no idea how expensive it was. She also mentioned it was a great location.</p>
<p>The Affinia is right down the street from my office, corner of 7th & 31st st, both that and Residence Inn are good locations, within walking distance of many sites, and good subway connections. It is illegal in NYC to sublet an apartment from an owner or tenant for less than 30 days primarily for safety reasons and other residents of apartment buildings are not happy about non-residents coming and going all the time and having access to building. There are however furnished apartments that are available that are usually rented by companies for employees on short-term assignments - month or couple of months. I can’t think of any names off-hand but you might do a google search or try the NY TIMES travel website or tripadvisor.</p>
<p>[VRBO</a> is Vacation Rentals By Owner](<a href=“Vacation Rentals”>Vacation Rentals)
has short term apartments ( i think less then the 30 days mentioned above).</p>
<p>we just stayed at the Doubletree in Times Square and they have suites with a sleeper sofa as does the New Yorker Hotel near Empire State building. Although it’s not an apartment, since you could get more people in a hotel room, that could work</p>
<p>You can try this place too: <a href=“https://www.airbnb.com/search[/url]”>https://www.airbnb.com/search</a></p>
<p>If you are comfortable with craigslist, the have a lot of listings [new</a> york city vacation rentals classifieds - craigslist](<a href=“http://newyork.craigslist.org/vac/]new”>http://newyork.craigslist.org/vac/)</p>
<p>NYC short term apartment rentals are not illegal in small buildings occupied by the landlord. Here is an article that clarifies legal short term rental options:</p>
<p>[Where</a> to Find Legal Short-Term Apartment Stays in New York City | Frommers.com](<a href=“Where to Find Legal Short-Term Apartment Stays in New York City | Frommer's”>Where to Find Legal Short-Term Apartment Stays in New York City | Frommer's)</p>
<p>I’ll tell you what I personally would do immediately. I’d book online with Applecore Hotels, the Hotel @ Times Square. I’d make sure and verify it was non-smoking, if that’s what was desired, as they have both. You can get a 2 bedroom suite over Presidents day (one King, one Queen) for $184.99/night for 4 people (I put in 2 adults/2 kids). Then I’d look around and if I found something I liked better, I’d cancel the reservation. They give great discounts (have to show your card at the desk, you don’t give the discount when you book), 5-10% off, I don’t remember, for AAA and AARP, etc. Free internet, free breakfast, located right by Times Square. It’s not the fanciest hotel ever, but it is well located, decent and inexpensive.</p>
<p>It is really hard finding a 2 bedroom suite, especially one that you can easily cancel, and seems like it would be great to at least have something set up as a backup if you can’t find anything else you like. Just a suggestion, these rooms are pretty rare to find and they go quickly.</p>
<p>Don’t get reeled in by the craigslist ads. I have researched over and over again, and I would say probably 95% of them for the NYC “vacation rentals” are pure scams. I LOVE craigslist for other NYC rentals, but not for the “vacation rentals”. Stick with VRBO if you want to do apartment renting for your vacations.</p>
<p>busdriver - You always have good advise 
I’m not seeing the 2 bedroom suite, but I’ll check into it more soon.</p>
<p>So… I’m still a bit confused. Are VRBO rentals legals? Here is an example - <a href=“http://www.vrbo.com/180306[/url]”>http://www.vrbo.com/180306</a></p>
<p>^^Not always, sometimes I really blow it, but thanks!
I went to this site: <a href=“https://reservations.applecorehotels.com/ach/availability.asp[/url]”>https://reservations.applecorehotels.com/ach/availability.asp</a></p>
<p>I put in dates Feb 15-19, 2 adults/2 kids, of course I don’t know what dates you had, or how many people…bottom right says 2 Room suite. Doesn’t say smoking or non-smoking, which is weird. I have called them before, and they give the same rates over the phone. Good luck with all this! I just like to have a backup plan always in place. And a backup to my backup…kind of annoys my husband I think, but it works.</p>
<p>Ah, got it. Applecore has 2 room (not 2 bedroom) suite. Normally I am the kind to have backup plans in place. But for this trip I am in fact finding mode. It’s not clear if the NY grandparents and Boston college kid are game for this idea. I just know that Jan/Feb would be the easiest time for me to get backup coverage at work.</p>
<p>Hmm, I thought it was 2 bedrooms. When we stayed there before, it had one room with a bed for me and my husband, and another room with a queen for my son. He prefers to have his own room, now that he’s older. We both had our own tv’s, but only one bathroom for the two rooms. Though I’d think you might have a lot of options, as Jan/Feb is kind of a slow time for NYC, isn’t it?</p>
<p>colorado_mom - I looked at the ad you posted for the VRBO, and it looks legit, a good location, plenty of positive reviews, AND the month of March is open! </p>
<p>Write the owner and see if they’ll provide cross streets and the floor the unit is on in the building (innocuous questions to see how responsive they are - you want a responsive owner).</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>