For two decades, the 5pointz Aerosol Art Centre, a cluster of abandoned factory warehouses in Long Island City, has served as an internationally-renowned graffiti Mecca, attracting artists from all over the world. Now however the site is facing demolition as local politicians including Queens Borough President, Helen Marshall have rallied behind developer, David Wolkoff, to develop the area residentially. Demolition is expected to take place at the end of the year and Wolkoff plans for two towers, both over 40 storys tall, to stand in 5Pointz’s stead.
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