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Silver Lake's "Graffiti Towers": Decade-long Eyesore
29 Jun
Summary
- Unfinished luxury townhouses have become a decade-long eyesore.
- Activists cite safety concerns over vacant, deteriorating structures.
- City officials are addressing violations with the property owner.
Three luxury townhouse projects in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, have remained unfinished for nearly a decade, devolving into a significant blight. Locals have dubbed the site the "graffiti towers," citing abandoned shells covered in graffiti and loose tarps.
Work began in 2017 and saw some progress before stalling, with the structures attracting homeless individuals and accumulating debris. Activists like Debbie Slater express concerns about the property's safety and the city's response to repeated complaints.
The owner, Hardy Wronske of Everelle Build Co, assured in January 2025 that work was ongoing, with inspections anticipated soon and major visual changes by late March or April.
However, city officials, including Councilmember Nithya Raman's office, are engaging the Department of Building and Safety (DBS) to enforce compliance. DBS issued an order last month for the owner to remove violations and apply for permits, with a re-inspection pending. Despite these actions, some believe developers exploit loopholes to keep projects seemingly active without substantial progress.
