Board Denies Extension For Graffiti-Covered 19-Story Downtown Miami Building

Miami’s Code Enforcement Board voted to deny an extension for a 19-story building in downtown Miami to clean up graffiti, according to NBC 6.

The building is slated for demolition, to make way for a supertall tower called One Bayfront Plaza.

Interior demolition on the old building began in May 2023.

In early December 2023, the building was painted over in graffiti.

A total demolition permit for the tower was issued in June 2024.

Commissioner Joe Carollo claimed the owners aren’t moving fast enough.

“This is a joke. How could you get away with something like this in a major city like Miami?” Carollo asked.

In a press conference, Carollo said he wanted the building painted over before New Years Eve celebrations

 

 

 

 

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Anonymos
13 hours ago

Joe Carollo is the joke.. He has done for the DT community! He is only worried about his NY Eve celebration….Meanwhile, he was elected in 2017 and did nothing to repair the Bayfront fountain until this year.

Anon
13 hours ago

I can not stand that man – he is a cancer on this city – Miami deserves better.

Anonymous
5 hours ago

The one where he uses tax money to give out hams or fruit trees for votes?

Anonymous
14 hours ago

Traffic gridlock because our leaders spend decades on “studies” but this they move fast on…..

Anonymous
14 hours ago

Do SLS Lux next. Construction netting hanging off the side of the building for four years.

Anon
14 hours ago

Literally no one cares – it is in the process of being demolished.

Voltaire
14 hours ago

What about instead of waisting money covering that cr@p with paint, in a building next to be demolished, put those “artists” that violate the law and destroy private property, so they learn to respect the laws!

The why try to fix something, better prevent this to happen by enforcing the law!
If they want to be artists, then get a canvas and paid for it!!

I bet that if one of those creative artists fell from a balcony while damaging a building, they will be the first ones to take legal actions and a shark lawyer against the building’s owner!.

Anonymous
14 hours ago

Actually if I’m not mistaken the artists were encouraged to use this bldg as a canvas last year for art basel

???
13 hours ago

They were hired to paint it you idiot!

Really
11 hours ago

These comments all getting thumbs down is so sad, like why do yall hate facts so much. Literally it was part of art Basel and it’s a fact. Then yall wanna cite this as a statistic in the rise of crime you see when it isn’t even crime smh

A Banana on the Wall
1 hour ago

This isn’t art; it’s essentially tags or advertisements for individuals.

We have rules regarding self-promotion in prominent spaces…While it may possess artistic qualities, its primary purpose seems to be promoting individual names.

The City of Miami’s Code of Ordinances includes provisions addressing unauthorized postings and advertisements. These regulations maintain the city’s aesthetic and prevent visual clutter.

Lars
13 hours ago

We should paint over Joe Carollo. What a clown.

Anonymous
13 hours ago

Joe Carollo talking about getting away with things!!!
As a matter of fact, only in miami can a Joe Carollo say that.

James
14 hours ago

Tear down and start building already!! Keep up with the amazing momentum Miami is having!

Anon
10 hours ago

So he wants to waste money and resources on a building that’s in the process of being demolished? How about you get the owners to speed up the demolition process instead..

SeFueAnita
13 hours ago

It is an eyesore for sure

Joe king
11 hours ago

It’s coming down

John Doe
13 hours ago

That building is about to be demolished anyhow.

Anonymous
12 hours ago

Please sell the lot if they are not going to build anything, east coast has been promising super tall projects for years and all I see is an empty eyesore

Anonymous
9 hours ago

^^YES!!!

One more Floridian
11 hours ago

Please focus on things that actually matter for citizens. Thanks

Alpina
13 hours ago

what, that cant be called art…???

Mad Dash
10 hours ago

I rather see the graffiti old building than a chain link fence around an empty lot for another generation before anything is built there.

Anonymous
9 hours ago

Except an abandoned, graffiti-scarred building is a crime magnet, and decimates surrounding property values.

Anonymous
9 hours ago

Wow, Carollo actually says something logical and you all still attack him?

Anonymous
5 hours ago

👏 👏 this has been taking far too long