1871 House Accommodations

POLICIES 

Turn-Key Fully Furnished & Equipped Apartments and Suites   
Our apartments & suites are fully furnished and offer all the conveniences needed for a temporary stay in Manhattan including utilities (wi-fi, electric, gas, heat & water), linens, towels, air conditioning & kitchenware. To ensure the highest level of quality and consistency, we kindly request that our guests refrain from moving, rearranging, or adding any furniture, artwork, or additional items to the apartments. Our curated furnishings and decor are intended to enhance your experience and maintain the integrity of our accommodations.

Flexible Lease Terms and Minimum Stay  
To ensure optimal utilization of our accommodations we have implemented the following policies:
1.  Minimum Stay Requirement: We kindly request a minimum stay of 30 nights for our guests. Certain high demand periods may require a stay longer than 30 nights. 
2.  Back-to-Back Bookings: To optimize occupancy, we prioritize reservations with minimal gaps between them.  
3.  Declining Reservations with Undesirable Gaps: With the exception of last minute requests, we may decline requests for reservations that create undesirable gaps in our booking schedule. 

Tour Requests

To provide clarity regarding tour requests for our apartments, please take note of the following policy:

Unavailable Tours of Occupied Apartments
We are unable to provide tours of occupied apartments. This policy is in place to respect the privacy and comfort of our current residents. Tours can only be scheduled for apartments that are unoccupied. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

Tours for Stays of Six Months or Longer
Tours are available for prospective guests seeking stays of 180 days (six months) or longer. This policy ensures our resources are efficiently allocated and prioritizes prospective guests interested in extended stays.

We apologize for any inconvenience caused by these policies.  We take care to provide a comprehensive overview of our accommodations, enabling you to make an informed decision when selecting your desired apartment.

Standard Rates 
Our standard rates are thoughtfully crafted to provide exceptional value for single occupancy, ensuring a cozy and private experience at a preferential rate. This discounted rate reflects our commitment to offering an affordable and exclusive stay for individuals.

Single Occupancy Discount 
We offer a special single occupancy discount to allow guests to fully enjoy our space without the need to share it. This rate is designed to deliver the best possible value for solo travelers.

However, when hosting additional guests, there are increased demands on utilities, cleaning, supplies and maintenance. To support the continued provision of a comfortable and well-maintained environment, we adjust our pricing for double occupancy by removing the single occupancy discount.

This adjustment helps us manage the increased costs associated with extra guests and ensures that all our guests—whether staying alone or with a companion—have a pleasant and well-supported stay.

Please note that all standard rates are exclusive of any fees (utilities, linens, cleaning, misc. supplies & lodging tax).

Securing Your Booking

We offer two ways to secure your booking:

1. Direct Booking via Our Website
2. Booking via Airbnb

1. Direct Booking via Our Website

• Review Our Listings: Please thoroughly review the descriptions of our various listings to find the one that best fits your needs.
• Review Our Booking Form: Carefully read through our booking form, which outlines policies and terms for direct bookings.
• Payment & Submission Requirements:
  • A refundable damage deposit equal to one month’s rent is required.
  • Payment is made via wire transfer.
  • Guests must provide the following:
    • A completed application form (available upon request)
    • Income and/or asset verification
    • A credit report dated within the past 30 days

2. Booking via Airbnb

Mandatory for Certain Guests:

• International Guests: Prospective guests residing outside the United States must book via Airbnb.
• Stays Shorter Than Six Months: For stays under 180 days, bookings must also be made through Airbnb.

Review Our Listings
Carefully read through our Airbnb listings, including the policies section, to familiarize yourself with our terms, amenities, and house rules.

Additional Fees
Please note that the total shown on Airbnb does not include the following additional fees:

• Utility Fees: These include air conditioning charges during warmer months.
• Lodging Tax: In accordance with NYC regulations.
  These fees are collected via the Airbnb Resolution Center after your booking is confirmed.

Contact Us
Please email us to confirm availability and request a complete cost estimate for your stay. We can also provide a direct link to any of our Airbnb listings.

Confirm Travel Dates
Ensure your travel dates align with our calendar. We prioritize reservations that minimize gaps between stays to reduce vacant nights, and we cannot accommodate non-consecutive dates.

Complete Our Questionnaire
All potential guests must  fill out a brief questionnaire and acknowledgment to provide the necessary details about their stay.

Telephone Calls
Due to limited staffing, we are unable to accommodate phone calls, including incoming and outgoing calls. Please send us a detailed email with your questions or concerns, and we will respond as promptly as possible.

Walk-In Appointments
To ensure a smooth and efficient booking process, we do not accommodate in-person visits or walk-ins.

Summary: If you’re interested in staying with us, please email your proposed travel dates and specify the number of guests. Our suites can accommodate one or two guests only.  We’ll be happy to provide availability and tailored rates. We look forward to assisting you via email.

Thank you for considering 1871 House for your stay in NYC. We look forward to hearing from you!

Courtesy Holds: We cannot accommodate requests for courtesy holds. This process ensures a smooth and efficient experience for all our guests. Thank you for choosing us for your stay in NYC!

Cancellations:  Once booked, reservations are not refundable. 

Identity of Guest(s):  The individual making the reservation must be the guest staying at the accommodation.  We can’t accommodate third party bookings.  Guests will also be requested to fill out an informational sheet as well as submit a copy of a valid government-issue PHOTO-ID. This could be a driver’s license, passport or visa. Guests will also be asked to submit a credit report.

Serviced Apartments:  For multi-month reservations, intermittent (monthly) cleaning of the apartments can be scheduled to keep them in the best possible condition.  Linen service included (fee based). 

Pets:  Pets are not permitted in the house.

Smoking:  Smoking is not permitted in the house, terrace or in any of the public areas including 25 feet from the building. This includes e-cigarettes.

Self-Catering:   Host/Owner provides an initial starter supply of shampoo, soap, toilet paper, trash and recycling liners and dishwashing soap. Guests are responsible for replenishing supplies as needed.

Staircase: 1871 House is a five-story building built in the year 1871, and does not have an elevator.  All suites are accessed via our unenclosed central staircase. 

Damages: Guest/Occupant agrees to be responsible for any damages to rug/upholstery/furniture or bedding/towels.

House Rules:  Everyone must abide by the our House Rules and Policies. We also ask that all residents and their guests be respectful towards their neighbors and be mindful about noise.

Residential Use: The premises are restricted to residential use only. Guest shall not engage in any activity which is commercial, hotel, business, illegal, nuisance, or dangerous. Should the premises be used for other purposes, the Guest agrees to vacate the premises immediately upon first request and will not be refunded any monies.

Checking In: Our check-in time is 4 p.m.; If available, Guests may coordinate an earlier time to drop off luggage and pick up keys after 12 o’clock noon onwards.  Luggage pieces may be dropped off and placed in our common entry foyer. We do not have a locked storage area.

Departure Time: 11 a.m. Luggage may be stored in our common entry foyer area should Guests wish to depart at a later time.  We do not have a locked storage area.

Parties/Events:  Parties, gatherings and or events may NOT be held at the property. 

Miscellaneous:
* No candles or open flames of any kind are allowed including incense.
* Fireplaces are decorative only.

Security Cameras:  Security camera located in the the public areas of the building and the exterior of the building. Content may be analyzed for trust and safety purposes, customer service, compliance or other related purposes.

Privacy Within Private Dwelling Units: We respect the privacy of our guests within their private dwelling units. Therefore, we do not have any cameras installed inside these units. You can rest assured that your privacy and personal space are protected during your stay.

By making a reservation with us, guests acknowledge and consent to being filmed by our security cameras in the common areas of the building and its exterior. This measure is in place to maintain the safety and security of all occupants throughout their stay.

We understand the importance of privacy and strive to strike a balance between security and comfort. If you have any further inquiries or require additional information regarding our security measures, please feel free to contact our dedicated team.

For complete details of all policies, refer to our booking page.

Rates

Please refer to our online calendar to plan your stay with us. To receive a full cost estimate, please send us a quick introductory note including your desired move-in/move-out dates and the number of guests.

Half-Floor Suites (1-Room Suites or Studios)

Starting Base Rate: $133 per night

Pricing Details:

• Based on single occupancy (maximum 2 occupants)
• Additional charge for a second occupant

Supplemental Fees:

• Bedding & Towels: Initial supply provided
• Utilities: Heat, water, electric, gas, and Wi-Fi
• Air Conditioning : (1 unit) June 1 – October 1 
• Cleaning Services:
  • Exit Cleaning
  • Monthly Interim Cleaning: Includes linen service

Occupancy Tax: Applied per local regulations

Full-Floor Suites (1 Bedroom Apartments)

Starting Base Rate: $175 per night

Pricing Details:

• Based on single occupancy (maximum of 2 occupants)
• Additional charge for a second occupant

Supplemental Fees:

• Bedding & Towels: Initial supply provided
• Utilities: Heat, water, electric, gas, and Wi-Fi
• Air Conditioning: (3 units) (June-Oct)
• Cleaning Services:
  • Exit Cleaning
  • Monthly Interim Cleaning: Includes linen service

Lodging Tax: Applied per local regulations

Local Lodging Tax

• Much like hotel, motel, and B&B stays, short-term rentals (less than 180 days) in New York State are subject to tax. Tax authorities expect short-term vacation rental hosts to collect short-term rental taxes from their guests and remit them to the proper authorities. We collect NYS Tax for all stays less than 180 days.
• The lodging tax on a short-term rental is a percentage of the cost of the guest’s stay that is added to the price of the bill.
• The tax is paid by the guest separate from the accommodation charge.
• Tax is calculated based on the nightly rate, and any fees that roll into the nightly rate (for example, the cleaning & utility fees).
• For calculation of the daily room tax, a kitchen or kitchenette is considered to be a room for tax purposes.
• No tax is due from guests who are considered to be permanent residents. To be considered a permanent resident of New York State, a guest must stay for at least 180 consecutive days without interruption and have a written contract.
• The tax rate is 5.875% + $2/room/night
• A rental home may have more than one room. The tax will be $2.00 per room per day on each of the rooms that make up the home plus the hotel room occupancy tax for the entire home rental. For example: The tax on a home with 4 rooms will be $8.00 per day plus the hotel room occupancy tax for the entire suite rental. New York City defines a room as “any room of any kind, other than a bathroom or lavatory, in any part or portion of a hotel/home which is available for, or let out for, use or possession for any purpose other than a place of assembly. A kitchen or kitchenette counts as 1 room. 

Permanent Residents

• No tax is due from guests who are considered to be permanent residents. To be considered a permanent resident of New York State, a guest must stay for at least 180 consecutive days without interruption (see also below information).
• To be exempt from all taxes, the occupant must have a signed lease agreement with the term exceeding 179 consecutive days. If the occupant does not complete 180 days of continuous occupancy, any taxes not previously collected become immediately due and payable (see below).
• Technically, a person who enters into an agreement for occupancy for 180 consecutive days or more does not become a “permanent resident” under the law until he/she has been an occupant for 180 consecutive days, and the operator is liable for the collection of the tax until that occupancy for 180 consecutive days has been completed. However, an occupant can obtain permanent resident status prior to completing 180 days of consecutive occupancy by requesting a contract from the hotel operator. Where the occupant has requested such an agreement, the hotel operator should not collect the tax for any day, starting on the date the lease was requested, that falls within a period of continuous occupancy by the occupant. However, if the occupant does not complete 180 days of continuous occupancy, any taxes not previously collected become immediately due and payable and are to be collected by the hotel operator.