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Jeff Bezos wants people to stop blaming Airbnb for high rents in New York city
Published 7 June 2026 ยท us
Jeff Bezos argued on CNBC that government policies limiting housing supply, not Airbnb, are the primary drivers of high rents in New York City. He
Jeff Bezos argued on CNBC that government policies limiting housing supply, not Airbnb, are the primary drivers of high rents in New York City. He cited zoning and permitting restrictions as key factors, stating that subsidizing demand while constraining supply inevitably leads to soaring prices. Bezos also criticized corporate welfare and special tax provisions as forms of crony capitalism.
Published: June 7, 2026 โข 2:03 PM IST ยท Updated: June 7, 2026 โข 3:22 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Jeff Bezos argued on CNBC that government policies limiting housing supply, not Airbnb, are the primary drivers of high rents in New York City.
He cited zoning and permitting restrictions as key factors, stating that subsidizing demand while constraining supply inevitably leads to soaring prices.
Bezos also criticized corporate welfare and special tax provisions as forms of crony capitalism.