It’s over folks, the saga of 5Pointz is no more. I’m sad to report that my prediction of its not seeing Thanksgiving came true. Last night under police protection, the owners of the building had the exterior painted in white. The murals are gone and the 7-train gateway to Queens is camouflaged in anticipation of its being torn down. There are innumerable articles from news sources everywhere. Check out the two links I have provided from the two NY/National papers. They have photos of the whitewashing, and are indicative of how this is not just a local, or city, or national story, but worldwide. Not much more to say on it, at this point even Yogi Berra would be speechless.
5Pointz, a Graffiti Mecca in Queens, Is Wiped Clean Overnight – note: the NY Times calls it a mecca! …no more
5Pointz Is Painted White Overnight – the WSJ’s take: Wolkoff hired a dozen men, they started at 3am and were done by 7am, just in time for this mornings commute
M. Wells Preview – some new insights as to what’s on the menu
44-Stort Residential Tower Coming to LIC – Dutch Kills to be exact. Yet another humongous building = more supply in LIC, the silver lining of gentrification, …and art destruction
LIC Booming with New Housing Units – a good summary of all the buildings going up in Court Square and Dutch Kills, and doesn’t even include the huge one mentioned above
Rockrose’s Linc LIC Offers a Taste of Luxury – gives summary of the huge new building adjacent to the Citicorp building