Nextdoor controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Sexual-harassment accusation involving Nirav Tolia
A former employee accused Tolia of sexual harassment after he had returned to the chief executive position. The accusation was reported publicly; the available reference does not establish a final legal disposition.
2019
Reputation-management and Wikipedia lobbying reports
Reports alleged that Nextdoor paid an outside firm to lobby for changes to Wikipedia articles about Nextdoor, NBC, and other companies.
2017
Privacy concerns following Streetlife acquisition
Some former Streetlife users objected to Nextdoor's practice of displaying verified names and neighborhood addresses more openly, reporting concerns that exposed location data could create personal-safety risks.
2015
Racial profiling in crime-and-safety posts
Media reports and community critics said Nextdoor users were using crime-and-safety discussions to describe people of color as suspicious or criminal without sufficient evidence. Nextdoor introduced interface and policy changes, but later investigations reported continuing problems.
2014
Nirav Tolia hit-and-run case
Chief executive Nirav Tolia was charged after allegedly leaving the scene of a vehicle collision that injured another person. He later pleaded no contest and completed community service instead of serving jail time.