With the NFL draft just one week away in Pittsburgh, Airbnb is reinforcing its global ban on disruptive parties as large crowds and out-of-town guests are expected to arrive. “If you are looking to have a party, Airbnb is not the platform for you. We have numerous technology measures against it; we have a ban on these types of parties, and we are going to make sure everybody understands those rules and is held accountable if they don’t follow those rules,” said Kevin Munoz, an Airbnb spokesperson. Residents are worried about crime While Airbnb has rules in place, some residents in the city’s North Shore area are worried about crime. Over the past few years, the neighborhood has experienced several shootings at rental properties. “The North Side has been affected, and the NFL draft is going to be on the North Side. The two shootings that occurred where there were injuries and even two deaths happened on the North Side,” said Candace Cain of the Fineview Community Organization. Airbnb stated it has a 24/7 hotline available for neighbors and hosts to address any issues.

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With the NFL draft just one week away in Pittsburgh, Airbnb is reinforcing its global ban on disruptive parties as large crowds and out-of-town guests are expected to arrive.

“If you are looking to have a party, Airbnb is not the platform for you. We have numerous technology measures against it; we have a ban on these types of parties, and we are going to make sure everybody understands those rules and is held accountable if they don’t follow those rules,” said Kevin Munoz, an Airbnb spokesperson.

Residents are worried about crime

While Airbnb has rules in place, some residents in the city’s North Shore area are worried about crime. Over the past few years, the neighborhood has experienced several shootings at rental properties.

“The North Side has been affected, and the NFL draft is going to be on the North Side. The two shootings that occurred where there were injuries and even two deaths happened on the North Side,” said Candace Cain of the Fineview Community Organization.

Airbnb stated it has a 24/7 hotline available for neighbors and hosts to address any issues.