A Brooklyn sex club preached consent. Some members say lines were crossed.

Some say the group did not keep them safe.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story April 2, 2024 Maansi Srivastava/The New York Times The townhouse in Brooklyn was once a beacon for Jennifer Fisher, a place where she did not have to hide that she was polyamorous and kinky —- because her housemates were, too. The landlord, a group called Hacienda, had a vision: creating a community of sexually adventurous people whose house rules preached consent, particularly during the orgies they threw. Hacienda flourished, and sex positivity became more mainstream. Ms. Fisher felt pride at being part of the community. That feeling helped her ignore what she described as Hacienda's dark side: a series of claims from guests and tenants who said they were victims of sexual or physical assault under its auspices. Then, she said, it happened to her. Read more. Sign up for the Evening newsletter. Catch up on the biggest news, and wind down to end your day. Get it in your inbox Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this message because you signed up for updates from The New York Times. To stop receiving From The Times, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. To opt out of updates and offers sent from The Athletic, submit a request. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018