# If the biggest eyesore in LA can be cleaned up, anything can

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/if-the-biggest-eyesore-in-la-can-be-cleaned-up-anything-can/
- Published: 2026-11-13T01:58:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-13T02:24:11+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/12/opinion/if-the-biggest-eyesore-in-la-can-be-cleaned-up-anything-can/
- Topics: Business, Crypto, World

## Key points

- Oceanwide Plaza’s graffiti-covered towers have been cleaned.
- The work took 90 days after a change of ownership.
- The article urges Los Angeles to tackle urban blight citywide.

## Summary

Abandoned Oceanwide Plaza in downtown Los Angeles has been cleaned after graffiti spread across about 250 balconies, making the towers a prominent eyesore near major visitor destinations. The turnaround, following a bankruptcy sale and change of ownership, is presented as evidence that persistent urban blight can be addressed through determined action, particularly as the city prepares for the 2028 Summer Olympics.

The towers reach 677 feet and had been abandoned since 2019; tagging began on a few balconies in early 2024 before spreading. New owner KPC Square used a specialist chemist, and 90 days of work removed the paint. The buildings are expected to become a hotel, luxury homes, shops and restaurants, while the article argues Los Angeles should apply a sustained clean-up effort across the city.

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