🎯 STRisker: Bulletin - Orangetown, NY
Orangetown Secures Legal Action to Halt Pool Party Offenses
Backyard Parties Spark Crackdown in Orangetown
In Orangetown, a quiet residential street has turned into the latest battleground over short-term rentals — only this time, it’s not about Airbnbs. It’s about pools.
Town officials filed suit last week against homeowners Anthony Neil and Sharelle Coore, accusing them of hosting ticketed pool parties at their Blauvelt home. The events — complete with wristbands, champagne packages, and late-night crowds — were advertised online with names like “Very Lit Pool Party” and “Dip and Drip.” Neighbors say the parties left behind trash, clothing, and even used condoms on their block.
Under Orangetown’s code, these kinds of gatherings aren’t just frowned upon — they’re flat-out illegal. The town already bans short-term rentals of homes, as well as outdoor amenities like swimming pools and yards. And Rockland County health rules prohibit hourly pool rentals, which have been promoted on Swimply.com, an Airbnb-style site for pool owners.
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When residents’ complaints piled up, the town took action. On Monday, a judge issued a temporary restraining order barring Neil and Coore from hosting any more paid parties. They also face noise violation charges and the possibility of steep fines — up to $2,000 per day — for breaking county health codes. A full court hearing is scheduled for September 19.
This case is part of a bigger enforcement puzzle. Rockland County has spent nearly three years trying to force Swimply to hand over host records to identify similar pool rentals. The company has pushed back hard, calling the requests “harassment” and beyond the county’s jurisdiction. With Swimply digging in, towns like Orangetown are left to crack down property by property.
For residents, the fight is about maintaining quality of life. For officials, it’s about showing that short-term rentals — whether they’re entire houses or backyard pools — won’t be allowed to chip away at suburban zoning protections. The lawsuit may set an important precedent, sending a clear message: your home is not a nightclub, no matter how tempting the side hustle might be.
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