I will post in depth my analysis of Airbnb but it is a viable option for a landlord. I know people who have made good money off it. This is a good article. The comments are interesting too.
Deed Fraud
You can actually help avoid this if you got to the Dept of Finance website and set up an email alert to your address in ACRIS. Takes a few minutes.
http://nypost.com/2014/10/15/ex-con-arrested-for-filing-fake-deed-to-steal-womans-home/
Con Ed Thermostat Incentive
I don't know if I would do this but an expensive thermostat for free makes this worth considering.
LL News: Worst landlords in NYC
Kind of hard to be on this list with even a four family. Still, watch what you do.