POLICIES

1. Licensed Furnished Extended-Stay Accommodations

1871 House offers private furnished apartments and suites designed for extended stays and corporate housing rather than traditional residential leases. Because our accommodations are fully furnished and operated as extended-stay lodging, they differ from conventional unfurnished residential rentals. Services, furnishings, occupancy limits, and house policies are designed specifically for temporary stays.

Each suite is licensed and insured for a specific maximum occupancy of one or two registered guests, depending on the suite. Rates are based on the number of registered occupants and include a bundled utilities and supplies fee covering electricity, gas, Wi-Fi, heat, hot and cold water, as well as linens, towels, kitchenware, and NYC-compliant trash, recycling, and compost bags. During the cooling season, portable air conditioning units are available for an additional fee where applicable.

2. Furnishings & Apartment Configuration

Our apartments are professionally furnished and maintained to provide a consistent experience for every guest. To preserve the condition and layout of each accommodation, furniture, artwork, décor, mattresses, televisions, and other furnishings may not be moved, rearranged, removed, or supplemented with additional furniture or large household items without our prior written approval.

3. How to Secure Your Booking

Airbnb — 30-Night Minimum

• Stays of fewer than 90 nights must be reserved through Airbnb.
• International guests must book through Airbnb.
• Airbnb provides secure payment processing, guest identity verification, and its own reservation policies and protections.
• Please review the individual Airbnb listing for current availability, pricing, amenities, house rules, and applicable fees.

Direct Reservations — 90 Nights or Longer

Direct reservations are available for stays of 90 nights or longer, subject to availability and approval.

Direct reservations require:

• Completion of our Preliminary Guest Information Form
• Approval of the requested dates
• Completion of our Extended Stay Reservation Application
• Completion of a TransUnion SmartMove screening for eligible U.S.-based applicants
• Identity and financial verification
• Payment for the first 30-day rental period by wire transfer, following approval
• A refundable security deposit equal to one month’s rent

Financial Verification: Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial ability to meet the cost of their stay. Depending on the applicant’s circumstances, we may request one or more forms of supporting documentation, such as recent income verification, employment verification, or documentation demonstrating sufficient liquid funds to cover the reservation. Additional documentation may be requested when appropriate.

Security Deposit: Security deposits are held in a separate escrow account. Rental payments and security deposits are wired to separate accounts. Wiring instructions are provided once the reservation has been approved.

4. Reservation Timing & Availability

• Our availability can change quickly. We are unable to hold an apartment vacant in advance to secure a future stay, and we cannot place an apartment on hold while an application, verification, or payment is pending.
• With the exception of last-minute requests, we are generally unable to accommodate non-consecutive or widely spaced dates that create gaps between reservations.
• If an apartment is currently vacant, proposed stays generally need to commence within one to two days of inquiry.
• Our calendar is updated regularly, although availability is not displayed in real time. If a suitable window opens, please contact us and we will confirm current availability.
• Arrivals are scheduled Monday through Friday. Departures are scheduled Monday through Thursday. Weekend arrivals and departures are not available.

5. Booking & Inquiry Policies

Apartment Tours:
We are not able to accommodate pre-booking visits for our Airbnb or extended-stay accommodations. To get a sense of our accommodations, we encourage guests to review the listing descriptions, photographs, and guest reviews. We are happy to answer additional questions by email.

In-Person Visits:
We are unable to accommodate unscheduled visits or walk-ins. Handling inquiries by email allows us to provide thoughtful and accurate responses.

Contact & Communication:
To ensure the clearest and most efficient support, we assist guests exclusively by email rather than by phone. We typically respond within one business day, often sooner. Please contact info@1871house.com with any questions.

6. Occupancy

Posted pricing is based on single occupancy. Each accommodation has a specific maximum occupancy, and only registered guests may stay overnight.

Additional occupants may be accommodated where permitted by the occupancy limit of the specific accommodation, subject to advance approval and the applicable supplemental fee.

7. Airbnb Bookings

• Please review our individual Airbnb listings for current availability, pricing, amenities, house rules, and policies.
• Stays of fewer than 90 nights must be reserved through Airbnb.
• International guests must book through Airbnb.
• Non-seasonal fees and applicable lodging taxes are included in the Airbnb reservation total.
• Air conditioning is billed separately through Airbnb where applicable. A/C requirements and fees vary by accommodation.
• Guest reviews and booking history are part of our reservation review process; approval is not automatic.

8. Direct Reservations — 90 Nights or Longer

Direct reservations are available for stays of 90 nights or longer, subject to availability and approval.

Step 1 – Preliminary Guest Information Form

Before requesting a direct reservation, please complete our Preliminary Guest Information Form.

The form requests:

• Requested arrival and departure dates
• Number of occupants
• Purpose of your stay
• Where you are traveling from
• Occupation and employer or primary affiliation
• Whether you will be working during your stay (remote, commuting, or not working)

After reviewing your information, we will let you know whether we are able to accommodate your requested dates.

Please note: Approval of specific dates does not guarantee that revised dates will be available. If your arrival or departure dates change, the revised dates must be reviewed again and may not be available.

Step 2 – Extended Stay Reservation Application

If your requested dates are approved, we will invite you to complete our Extended Stay Reservation Application.

The application includes information about:

• Personal and contact information
• Occupancy
• Purpose of stay
• Current housing
• Financial information
• House policies and acknowledgements

Step 3 – Identity & Financial Verification

As part of our reservation process, applicants must complete identity and financial verification.

U.S.-based applicants

Applicants will receive an email invitation directly from TransUnion SmartMove to complete a secure screening. Depending on the screening package selected, it may include:

• Identity verification
• Soft credit inquiry, which does not affect the applicant’s credit score
• ResidentScore®
• Income Insights
• Criminal and eviction screening, where available and permitted by law

Applicants may also be asked to provide limited supporting financial documentation, such as income verification, employment verification, or documentation demonstrating sufficient liquid funds to cover the reservation.

International applicants

Applicants who are not eligible for TransUnion SmartMove will be asked to complete an alternate identity and financial verification process. This may include identification, proof of funds, employment or institutional affiliation, and other supporting documentation.

Additional documentation may be requested depending on an applicant’s individual circumstances.

Step 4 – Reservation Confirmation

Once the application and verification process have been approved, the reservation can be secured by:

• Payment for the first 30-day rental period by wire transfer
• Refundable security deposit equal to one month’s rent

The security deposit is held in a separate escrow account. Rental payments and security deposits are wired to separate accounts.

A reservation is not confirmed until all required steps have been completed and funds have been received. Payment and the security deposit must be submitted promptly after approval; an apartment cannot be held while payment is pending.

Availability & Holds

• Because our suites are often in demand, we cannot hold an apartment while an application, verification, or payment is pending.
• Until the reservation has been fully completed and confirmed, the requested suite remains available to other prospective guests.
• We recommend completing the application, verification, and payment process promptly if you wish to secure a particular suite or set of dates.

9. House Rules & Property Notes

• No pets.
• No smoking anywhere on the property, including terraces and within 25 feet of the building.
• Starter supplies are provided; guests are responsible for replenishing ordinary consumable supplies during their stay.
• Historic 5-story walk-up building; there is no elevator.
• Guests are responsible for carrying their own belongings.
• Check-in is at 4:00 p.m. and check-out is at 11:00 a.m.
• Arrivals are scheduled Monday through Friday. Departures are scheduled Monday through Thursday.
• No parties, gatherings, or events.
• No candles. Fireplaces are decorative only.
• Security cameras are located in common areas only; there are no cameras inside the apartments.

10. Occupancy & Visitor Policy

Our accommodations are designed for one individual or, where permitted, two registered occupants seeking a stable, quiet home base in NYC.

Occupancy

• Base pricing reflects single occupancy.
• Maximum occupancy is one or two registered guests, depending on the suite.
• A second registered guest may be added with advance approval and payment of the applicable supplemental fee.
• If two people will occupy the suite regularly—or if a partner may stay intermittently without fixed dates—the reservation must be booked for two guests for the entire stay.
• The second guest must be the same individual throughout the reservation. Rotating occupants are not permitted.
• For extended stays with a consistent second occupant, a monthly supplemental fee applies.

Overnight Visitors

Occasional overnight visitors may be permitted with advance approval, provided they remain consistent with the quiet residential nature of our Airbnb.

All overnight visitors must:

• Be registered and approved before arrival.
• Provide government-issued photo identification.
• Complete a short visitor application.
• Be hosted by the registered guest, who must remain present throughout the visit.
• Comply with all house rules, including our no-smoking, no-pets, quiet hours, and trash/recycling policies.
• Pay the applicable overnight guest fee prior to arrival.

Please Note

• Our accommodations are intended for registered occupants rather than for hosting a succession of overnight guests. If you anticipate having different friends or family members stay overnight on multiple occasions during your reservation, our Airbnb may not be the best fit.
• We do not provide a second key for short overnight visits.
• Only approved and registered overnight guests may stay in the suite.
• Unauthorized occupants, guest substitutions, or exceeding the maximum occupancy are not permitted and may result in cancellation of the reservation and/or a charge of $250 per day for each unregistered occupant.

Service Animals & Emotional Support Animals: Service animals and emotional support animals must remain under the guest’s control at all times, be housebroken, and may not be left unattended in the apartment. If you have any questions regarding accommodations for a service animal or emotional support animal, please get in touch.

11. Rates & Fees

Rates vary by accommodation and are based on single occupancy.

Rates include a bundled utilities and supplies component covering:

• Electricity
• Gas
• Wi-Fi
• Heat
• Hot and cold water
• Bed linens and towels
• Kitchenware where applicable
• NYC-compliant trash, recycling, and compost supplies

Applicable taxes and accommodation-specific or supplemental fees are additional.

Additional charges may include:

• Second-occupant fee, where applicable
• Seasonal A/C fee, where applicable
• Approved overnight visitor fees
• Optional cleaning services

12. NYC & NYS Taxes for Extended Stays

Applicable taxes are collected at the time of payment. A reservation for 90 or 180 nights does not automatically qualify for reduced taxation at the beginning of the stay. Permanent-resident tax treatment is based on actual continuous occupancy.

NY State & NYC Sales Tax

• 8.875%
• NYC Hotel Unit Fee: $1.50/night

These taxes apply to stays through the first 89 days. After the guest has completed 90 consecutive nights, the guest may qualify for permanent-resident treatment and the applicable amount may be credited or refunded in accordance with New York tax requirements.

NYC Hotel Room Occupancy Tax

• 5.875%
• NYC Room Fee: $2/room/night

These taxes apply through the first 179 days. After the guest has completed 180 consecutive nights, the guest may qualify for permanent-resident treatment. 1871 House will credit the applicable NYC Hotel Room Occupancy Tax and room fees already paid toward rent due or refund the amount to the guest.

Important

• The stay must be continuous, without interruption.
• Tax treatment is based on actual occupancy, not simply the number of nights originally reserved.
• A guest who does not complete the applicable 90- or 180-night threshold does not qualify for the corresponding permanent-resident tax treatment.
• Any credit or refund is processed only after the applicable consecutive-night threshold has actually been reached.