Morning Reads: Airbnb Battle, Post Swoons at LES Real Estate, Gavin Brown’s New Space

The state Attorney General says three-quarters of Airbnb listings are illegal (NYT).

Luxury real estate developments on the Lower Side are making the Post “swoon.” (Post)

The great “poor door” debate comes to the LES (Curbed).

Taxpayers are on the hook for at least $700,000 in legal fees — paid to law firms defending Sheldon Silver and the state Assembly against lawsuits from Vito Lopez’s accusers (Daily News).

Graffiti artist Davide Perre of TATS CRU was arrested for allegedly hitting a guy in the face with a beer mug at a bar on East 5th Street (Post).

Gallery Watch: Gavin Brown is opening a new location on Grand Street (Art News).

All about the “love locks” attached to the Brooklyn Bridge (NYT).