In October 1971, police raided Grey Gardens and found the house "full of litter, rife with the odor of cats and in violation of various local ordinances". The Suffolk County, New York, Board of Health prepared to evict Beale and "Little Edie" due to the unsafe condition of the property.
In October 1971, police raided Grey Gardens, revealing a house "overrun with garbage, reeking of cat waste, and violating local regulations". The Suffolk County Board of Health was preparing to evict Beale and "Little Edie" because of the property's hazardous condition.