Patch was unable to reach the neighbor for comment, and so will not publish her name. But in a letter, left outside Taillor's front door in February, the woman wrote the organization made her "feel unsafe and a prisoner" in her home and neighborhood. Many of Taillor's employees quit because they feared coming into contact with the woman, said Taillor. Screen shots from social media posts show neighbors objected to Taillor's clientele and accused her of running a "gentlemen's sex club.
But Taillor's attorney, Cary London, argued the dungeon does not break New York City law because the dominatrices do not engage in sexual acts and the business does not have a storefront or affect traffic flow on the block. London also noted 79th Precinct police did not pursue charges after they became aware of the dungeon.
And Taillor argues the dungeon provides services beyond those of its dominatrices, who meet with paying submissives, or subs, to do whatever their imaginations and the law allows. Yes โ there are kink workshops to explore foot fetishes, spanking and sissification โ but also lectures on feminism and free self-defense classes.
But Taillor has decided to leave, two months after she signed her lease, because she does not want to force neighbors to accept her business. If it is not your bag of tea.. Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Kathleen Culliton , Patch Staff. Find out what's happening in Bed-Stuy for free with the latest updates from Patch.
