Demolition of Graffiti Mecca 5Pointz to Begin in August

By Jamilah King Jul 21, 2014

5Pointz, the graffiti mecca that was shockingly white-washed last year, will be demolished next month. Jeff Wolkoff, the owner of the building, told DNAInfo that the destruction will begin in mid-August.

Nearly a year ago, Wolkoff and his brother were granted permission by the New York City Planning Commission to turn the graffiti shrine into condos. Late last year, the building’s graffiti was completely painted over sending shockwaves through New York City’s vibrant hip-hop scene and sparking a big backlash online. 

The owners insist that the new condos will allow graffiti writers the freedom to create new masterpieces. "I’m going to bring the artists back," Jerry Wolkoff said. "They’ll have walls, they’ll have a place for years and years to express themselves." 

(h/t Complex)