L.A. City Council Allocates $4 Million for Cleanup of Graffiti-Tagged Skyscraper

The funding aims to secure the unfinished Oceanwide Plaza, addressing safety concerns and visual blight in downtown Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles City Council has approved nearly $4 million to clean up and secure the Oceanwide Plaza skyscraper, heavily tagged with graffiti.
Funds will be allocated for fencing, security services, fire safety upgrades, and graffiti removal, with efforts to recoup costs from the property owners.
The unfinished complex has drawn attention for vandalism and dangerous stunts, including BASE jumping, posing a public safety concern.
The project stalled in 2019 when the Beijing-based developer, Oceanwide Holdings, ran out of money, leaving the towers unfinished.
City officials express concern over the misuse of the site and the strain on police resources, emphasizing the need for a developer to complete the project.