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Residents say Airbnb listing turned house into large, recurring commercial events; city considers tightening short‑term rental rules

3686214 · May 12, 2025
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A Cromartie Beach Drive resident told the City Commission that a house converted into a ticketed event venue has produced repeated late‑night parties, traffic and safety concerns; commissioners said the short‑term rental ordinance may need revision to close a loophole when listings are taken offline and promoted privately.

Tommy Gregors, a resident of Cromartie Beach Drive, told the City of Albany Commission on June 3 that a house in his neighborhood purchased about three years ago has been operating as a commercial event venue and has produced repeated large, late‑night parties, noise, parking congestion and safety concerns.

“Cars were double parked there. They are shuttling guests in from Heath Park,” Gregors said. He told the commission he documented eight commercial events over the last two years, with last month’s May 25 event causing major traffic delays — Gregors said it took…

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