<<Hi,

We just returned after a wonderful 8-day stay at the edge of Marais (between Republique and Bastille squares). We were 4 but it's ideal for 2. Absolutely no complaints about either the host or the apt or the location. Convenient beyond words - can walk to most sites and metro is yards away.

https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/16082179>>

Glad it was a wonderful, if outside the law, rental. That apartment doesn't list a registration number. It's illegal.

@StCirq - I thought the same thing initially, but it does have a registration number. You have to click on "Read more about this space" to find it.

Even Adrian Leeds is listing apartments now with the registration number.

Gosh, I would think the registration would be right up there front and center!

OK, it's legit. Sorry I didn't look hard enough.

I’ve found a few Airbnb with the registration number. But there are still a lot more without it.

i wish they had a filter to sort out the ones that have it.

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i wish they had a filter to sort out the ones that have it.>>

Me, too, but it's probably not in their best interests these days.

I think Airbnb often has it listed on the read more about it area, when there is one.

I've never used it or VRBO but it's always baffling to me why people are so enamored of Airbnb versus VRBO. VRBO has a much better search tool and a map that shows you exactly where the apt is. Airbnb has these vague circles that are pretty big and the listings don't give exact locations much. I find that very annoying.
I think Airbnb is a pretty unethical oufit anyway, but they have this notice on their website:

<<Some cities require that hosts obtain a license or registration number in order to list their homes on Airbnb. This field allows hosts to display that number directly on their listing to comply with local laws. It is important to note that not all cities require that hosts register, nor are all hosts required to register, so the absence of a number is not necessarily indicative of a non-compliant host. In some cities you might also see “City registration pending” in this field. This means that the host has started the registration process with a city, but has not been granted a license or registration number yet. These listings are still perfectly fine to book.>>

The last statement is obviously editorializing, as if someone doesn't have a license, they could be denied it, so why would that be "perfectly fine" to book.

I use One Fine Stay for apartment rentals. I had a great place in Paris last year - came stocked with food (more than we could eat in 4 days) and a mobile phone to use as a hot-spot. Great properties and great service.

It appears that One Fine Stay is offering apartments that are not registered. Avoid.

I only took a quick look at One Fine Stay, but didn't see any indication they are in compliance with the registration rules. They're also clearly meant for millionaires.

Some of the One Fine Stay apartments have the number. You just have to scroll to the bottom of the page to find it.

OneFineStay is becoming affiliated with ACCOR Hotels according to an article in today’s paper.

Is the "license number" the same as a registration number? I noticed that on one of the listings.