5 Pointz
(Now Closed)Art Gallery, Skate Park, and Public Art
Long Island City
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out New York and The Corcoran Group
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LisaAugust 30, 2013The must go to place if in LIC SO MUCH beauty, #graffiti #wallart. Go before the powers that have $$ tear it down to build more overpriced apts we don't need or can afford
Tetsuhiro GotoFebruary 26, 2014Great graffiti art please Open 5 pointz our over here painted huge bug wall [at] message , thus public art save feet of factory my pc. Gaming play NYC at 5 Pointz started your direct jet-pocket lists!
The Corcoran GroupDecember 6, 2013We're still not over the fact that this graffiti art destination has been painted over and will be torn down to make room for new high rise condos. It certainly will be missed!
Untapped CitiesJuly 20, 2012This is the largest legal aerosol exhibit in the US, possibly the world. It was founded in '93 as a haven for aerosol artists to hone and showcase their craft. See more: Read more
Kate CluteJuly 23, 2012So cool to see artists at work. Spent a lot of time talking to Share37 and looking through his scrapbooks of photos chronicling his life as a graffiti artist. A must see, truly unique New York place.
Morgan Von SteenMay 14, 2013When heading over there, ride the 7 train from Manhattan and stay glued to the North windows of the train. You'll catch a glimpse of a huge Notorious B.I.G. mural that you can't see from the street.
StencilbotOctober 15, 2012There is always new art to see here. One trip is definitely not enough! And with Space Womb Gallery next door and PS1 across the street, this is a great art day out!
C CougsNovember 17, 2013From the 11/16/13 rally: You can help by signing the petition and #SAVE5pointz here
Dave DawsonSeptember 10, 2013If you're out biking, this place is definitely worth a ride over the Queensboro bridge (or the Pulaski, depending on where you're coming from). Scope the tags. Sneak onto the roof if you can.
Cut & Sew & MEOctober 11, 2011This place is a living collage of graffiti art. A must see. It's a converted warehouse full of artist studios. Legend and noob writers alike cover the building's façade at the discretion of the owner.
Lisa🌻October 13, 20135Pointz is amazing. Visit before it's gone. Bring an extra camera battery because there is so much to snap. Have fun!
JJuly 12, 2013Sidetour has a rather excellent tour with Meres at 5pointz which takes you to areas usually closed to public. It's $35 but well worth it
rejane boaventuraNovember 4, 2013ding over here, ride the 7 train from manhattan and stay glued to the north windows. you'll catch a glimpse of a huge biggie mural that you can't see fr
when heading over here, ride the 7 train from manhattan and stay glued to the north windows. you'll catch a glimpse of a huge biggie mural that you can't see from the street.
Bianca N.October 14, 2013Beautiful graffiti art space. Many days you can see artists working on new pieces while you're there. Go see it before it's taken down!
Uber NYCMarch 21, 2013Definitely worth an Uber ride out to LIC to check out 5 Pointz. We recommend a SideTour to get some history on the murals and graffiti.
Absolute HeavenSeptember 23, 2012Unbelievable artwork by talented up and coming artist I will always come back.there is always something new to see.♥♥
Fiorella BalsAugust 20, 2013Amazing! I place full of all kind of graffiti. Really worth the long-distance subway.
Johan SanmartinMarch 8, 2012This warehouse is more about the art than the architecture of the building...truly represents the cultural identity of the neighborhood
LaTasha SimmonsFebruary 8, 2012A very cool place displaying a great representation of the culture and history of graffiti
This historic site will be torn down if not intervened , please help! Check out save5ptz.com to see how!
Tammy HagansNovember 19, 2013It hurts my heart to see it all painted over. New location + artist community = rebirth of the 5pts
Cinty IonescuNovember 6, 2013Make sure to check it out, the mayor's office decided tearing it down to build a sky scrapper!
Nicolas BonneelNovember 30, 2013It is a sad day: I ve been here a couple of times but today I saw all graffittis covered in white paint. What the owner did is similar to vandalizing all paintings in MoMA. Sad.
BromberryOctober 13, 2013Don't miss the "back" of the buildings. It has better light in the afternoons.- C CougsNovember 17, 2013Can someone ride the 7 train and get people to sign the #save5pointz petition?! I'd tag team it! :)
Stephanie P.February 4, 2013So beautiful! Really wish the city would grant this building a landmark status!
I go here to take pictures of the murals/art. Many go to take pictures in front of the murals. I don't get it?!?
Time Out New YorkSeptember 13, 2010While you’re there, check out the 5 Pointz Aerosol Art Center, which houses more than 350 murals.
B-Better Hiphop CompanyMarch 23, 2011200'000 square feet of factory building manifest as a museum and gallery of graffiti art. Truly dope.
The black-and-white photorealistic pieces blow me away every time. Unbelievable work.
Jackie Shmackie💋November 9, 2013Demolition of 5 pointz will begin dec 2013 to make room for over priced condos. A piece of NYC history torn down
AmmaroNovember 20, 2013This place used to be the mecca of graffiti.. Whitewashed last night, to be torn down and turned into a luxury appt complex
Meghan ButlerJuly 20, 2010Amazing, raw artistic endeavors. Love it here - looking forward to their shindig come August.
Jennie PaiSeptember 2, 2013This place is crazy cool....but someone is threatening go tear it down....please # save5ptz on any social network....
Serhan BaykanJuly 28, 2013Sign the petition against tearing the place down and building a modern highrise!
Emily LEFebruary 14, 2010Return to 5 Pointz again and again, because the artwork changes constantly and the artists participating are really talented.
- Save5ptz.com --- Don't let the graffiti Mecca turn into another condo
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