the.crooked Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 But did anyone else know about this: Article on Five Points being redeveloped. The New York graffiti mecca in Queens known as “Five Pointz” will be be replaced with high rises and a luxury shopping mall, according to the Huffington Post. Owner Jerry Wolkoff has allowed street artists to use the space rent-free since 1993, but now the former warehouse in Long Island City will be redeveloped and turned into two residential buildings towering up to 40 stories high. Marlon Bishop of WNYC reported that the $350 million dollar project will include shops and a supermarket, and a wall for graffiti artists to continue practicing their craft. It’s a sad day for New York’s street artists because graffiti and hip-hop fans from around the world regularly visit the space. Members of the Five Pointz community have begun to circulate a petition seeking landmark status for the building (the name Five Pointz refers to the coming together of the five New York boroughs)... That's a damn shame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
That Drunk Savant Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 maybe they'll sell off pieces like the berlin wall Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inappropriate_Responder Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishCarBombs Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 more condos for more out of town college students. yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inappropriate_Responder Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 I’ll race you to gentrification Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
!@#$% Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 got it while i could. greed cannot be stopped. but good luck with that petition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicineCabinet Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 gotta get my coffee SOMEWHERE fuck off, runts 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfffffffffft Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 fun while it lasted but maybe people will now do more ILLEGAL graffiti Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the.crooked Posted March 14, 2011 Author Share Posted March 14, 2011 Not for nothing, the dude who owns the building allowed people to paint there for years and gave nigga's offices and studio space for free. You can't get down on him for selling off his property. It's prime space in NYC. I think he went well above and beyond what anyone would have and should be applauded No one should be trying to organize a petition to cock block this dude from getting paid for his rightfully owned property. That's pretty much how I feel about it, but still sad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MitchThe$nitch Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercer Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Not for nothing, the dude who owns the building allowed people to paint there for years and gave nigga's offices and studio space for free. You can't get down on him for selling off his property. It's prime space in NYC. I think he went well above and beyond what anyone would have and should be applauded No one should be trying to organize a petition to cock block this dude from getting paid for his rightfully owned property. ^^^This, dude hooked it up pretty well for NYC. I just hope it's still standing by March 1st when it's officially open for painting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pornbooth Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Not for nothing, the dude who owns the building allowed people to paint there for years and gave nigga's offices and studio space for free. You can't get down on him for selling off his property. It's prime space in NYC. I think he went well above and beyond what anyone would have and should be applauded No one should be trying to organize a petition to cock block this dude from getting paid for his rightfully owned property. THIS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarly Sheen Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Bet that place gets hit hard once it's up. You know some retard will do a fire extinguisher across the front in spite. Whatever, I don't blame him for selling at all. Monster Z has it right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forsit Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 got it while i could. greed cannot be stopped. but good luck with that petition. How the hell is this fueled by greed when he let people use it rent free for almost 20 years? :lol: Girl brains. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPS Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUGR Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire15 Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 God damn private land owners selling their own property! HOW CAN THIS HAPPEN? IN AMERICA?! Fuckin' dummies in here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
count chocula Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 gentrification br0 it's so not fair dude places should remain the same 4evar man 4EVAR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pornbooth Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 dude did it proper... purchased or inherited cheap land sat on it knowing it would be prime land in some years got the spot famous disregard graffitis, make profit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obnoxious Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 damn what a shame.. i always thought that place was gonna be there forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SQUIRREL Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 monster has it right. but yeah, sucks and all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crack rock steady Posted March 14, 2011 Share Posted March 14, 2011 Looks like i am going to be making a trip to new york. painting this is on my graffiti bucket list. Anyone down to meet up and show me around this weekend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InnerCityRebel Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 all good things come to an end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mercer Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 I've heard some of the artists who had studios in the old spot will be taken care of in the new spot, even though they never paid rent. Protesting/petitioning against the owner is stupid considering how 99.9999% other property owners do. This guy went way out of his way to be cool. Besides, any more the shit is mostly people just visiting NYC, and honestly, half of it is pretty toy now. I'll get mad if they tear down all the illegal places to paint real graffiti. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
why write Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Hey Atleast it was around for so many years. 5ptz has been a part of NYC graffiti history and will be a part of history whether it is there or not. Kinda sucks though cause 5ptz is fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightmareOnElmStreet Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 God damn private land owners selling their own property! HOW CAN THIS HAPPEN? IN AMERICA?! ahhhhhahahahahaha. Straight up though. FUCK that place anyways. i was on that damn stairwell a WEEK before ol girl went sky diving. Skecthy ass building. hope my spider man crawl hands still there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_gacy Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 RIP Phun Phactory. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pornbooth Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Straight up though. FUCK that place anyways. i was on that damn stairwell a WEEK before ol girl went sky diving. Skecthy ass building. hope my spider man crawl hands still there. some chick fall or hate life and decide to jump off it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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