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Neighbors complain an Airbnb turned event venue is disrupting Cromartie Beach Drive; city to review short‑term rental rules
Summary
A Cromartie Beach Drive resident told the City of Albany Commission on June 3 that a property purchased in March 2022 has been operated as a commercial event venue with amplified music, ticketed entries and shuttle buses, and he asked the city to enforce housing‑use rules.
A Cromartie Beach Drive resident told the City of Albany Commission on June 3 that a property purchased in March 2022 has been operated as a commercial event venue — separate from short‑term listings — and that frequent large parties are disrupting the neighborhood and creating safety and access problems.
Tommy Gregors (resident) told the commission he and neighbors met the purchasers when they bought the house, but the owners “turned it into an Airbnb” and now rent it as a public event space. Gregors said events have included posted social‑media advertisements, tickets for sale, amplified music, alcohol and vendors; he described multiple events last year and a large event on May 25 that produced heavy traffic and shuttle…
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