Debunking the "Brothel Law" Myth - Page 13

agzg · #**181** 10-04-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mayor13

OK I skipped a few pages so if this was already covered, please forgive me.

From what I was always told, NYC does still incorporate brothel laws, but this is also included for Frats (male prostitution anyone?)

Frat & Sorority houses are illegal in NYC and there are absolutely none within the 5 boroughs- although that does not mean there isn't room for them, especially in Staten Island. While some of the larger schools may have floors for specific GLO's, its rare.

I tried looking it up to find out what the actual reason is and I can't find anything. Does anyone know whats up with that?

You can't find anything because it doesn't exist. That's "whats up with that."

mayor13 · #**182** 10-04-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by agzg

You can't find anything because it doesn't exist. That's "whats up with that."

So then what is the reasoning for no sorority or fraternity housing in NYC at ANY of the schools here?

AOII Angel · #**183** 10-04-2010, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by mayor13

So then what is the reasoning for no sorority or fraternity housing in NYC at ANY of the schools here?

Expense, maybe?

honeychile · #**184** 10-04-2010, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mayor13

So then what is the reasoning for no sorority or fraternity housing in NYC at ANY of the schools here?

Most probably $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$.

33girl · #**185** 10-04-2010, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mayor13

So then what is the reasoning for no sorority or fraternity housing in NYC at ANY of the schools here?

ZONING LAWS.

They prevent more than a specified number of unrelated people from living together, but that includes bands, cults, Justin Bieber fan clubs, you name it. It has NOTHING to do with prostitution or brothels.

http://www.snopes.com/college/halls/brothel.asp

http://www.snopes.com/college/halls/brothel.asp

http://www.snopes.com/college/halls/brothel.asp

http://www.snopes.com/college/halls/brothel.asp

mayor13 · #**186** 10-04-2010, 10:00 PM

This is NYC...10 people will cram themselves into a 1 bedroom if they want and the city doesn't do anything about it.

As far as $ goes, thats one thing, but people always find away around that. Its just a shame that schools like NYU, Columbia, PACE, and other major schools in and around the city dont offer the same opportunities that Long Island or NJ- 20 minutes away, do.

I didnt say that it was definitely due to brothels, I was just stating that is what 95% of Greek life in the city thinks and I was trying to find out what the actual reasoning is. No need for yelling or being nasty, Im just trying to discuss this like an adult.

moe.ron · #**187** 10-04-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by mayor13

So then what is the reasoning for no sorority or fraternity housing in NYC at ANY of the schools here?

Sigma Phi Epsilon
New York Phi - Columbia University

I believe most of the houses in that block are Greek housing.

AOII Angel · #**188** 10-04-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by moe.ron

Sigma Phi Epsilon
New York Phi - Columbia University

I believe most of the houses in that block are Greek housing.

Yeah, doesn't NYU have Greek housing, too. I know I've walked past some Greek housing walking around NYC.

AOII Angel · #**189** 10-04-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mayor13

This is NYC...10 people will cram themselves into a 1 bedroom if they want and the city doesn't do anything about it.

As far as $ goes, thats one thing, but people always find away around that. Its just a shame that schools like NYU, Columbia, PACE, and other major schools in and around the city dont offer the same opportunities that Long Island or NJ- 20 minutes away, do.

I didnt say that it was definitely due to brothels, I was just stating that is what 95% of Greek life in the city thinks and I was trying to find out what the actual reasoning is. No need for yelling or being nasty, Im just trying to discuss this like an adult.

And you've answered your brothel question.

moe.ron · #**190** 10-04-2010, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by AOII Angel

Yeah, doesn't NYU have Greek housing, too. I know I've walked past some Greek housing walking around NYC.

I know they have floors in the apartments. I've also seen some greek letters around the NYU area, dunno if it's still greek housing though.

Drolefille · #**191** 10-04-2010, 10:12 PM

This thread:
GC: Brothel laws are a myth
NewPoster1: My city has brothel laws
GC: *Smackdown* they're a myth
NewPoster1: No really, it does
GC: Citation, bitch.
NewPoster1: *backpedals or disappears*
GC: Moron
NewPoster2: My city has brothel laws.
GC: *communal facepalm*

agzg · #**192** 10-04-2010, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille

This thread:
GC: Brothel laws are a myth
NewPoster1: My city has brothel laws
GC: *Smackdown* they're a myth
NewPoster1: No really, it does
GC: Citation, bitch.
NewPoster1: *backpedals or disappears*
GC: Moron
NewPoster2: My city has brothel laws.
GC: *communal facepalm*

I mean, like, damn.

I knew we were in for it when she said "I skipped a few pages."

mayor13 · #**193** 10-04-2010, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille

This thread:
GC: Brothel laws are a myth
NewPoster1: My city has brothel laws
GC: *Smackdown* they're a myth
NewPoster1: No really, it does
GC: Citation, bitch.
NewPoster1: *backpedals or disappears*
GC: Moron
NewPoster2: My city has brothel laws.
GC: *communal facepalm*

It seems you didnt read my entire post. I said that was the general thought...although it didnt make sense because there are no frat houses either.

Everyone thinks they are illegal.

Im trying to find out the real reason that there are no frat or sorority houses in NYC...the way you see them in places like Long Island or New Jersey.

moe.ron · #**194** 10-04-2010, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by mayor13

It seems you didnt read my entire post. I said that was the general thought...although it didnt make sense because there are no frat houses either.

Im trying to find out the real reason that there are no frat or sorority houses in NYC...the way you see them in places like Long Island or New Jersey.

There are fraternity and sorority houses in NYC. Columbia got em, so does NYU.

mayor13 · #**195** 10-04-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by moe.ron

There are fraternity and sorority houses in NYC. Columbia got em, so does NYU.

Ive been with Greek life for about 4 years now and also work in Manhattan..Ive never seen them or been to one, but if they are there than good, it answers my question...it would be a matter of money.