It's worth adding that this entire property is blanketed with graffiti.

Its not just unacceptable it illegal. But Oakland seems to have a zero enforcement policy save for sending in code enforcement to fine the private property victims who do not paint this nonsense out quick enough. Zero enforcement = Zero consequences for these spray vandals and thugs.

The City of Oakland Call Center has referred this issue to CODE ENFORCEMENT,. Please contact that department to follow-up (see "Other Helpful Links" at http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/Connect/ReportaProblem/index.htm#Links).

Here are some important City of Oakland contact points:
* Abandoned Autos: 510-777-8622 (abandoned vehicles on public street after 3 days)
* Animal Control: 510-535-5602 (live animals) or 510-535-4888 (dead animals)
* Code Enforcement: 510-238-3381 (blighted private properties, deteriorated buildings, inoperable vehicles on private property)
* Drug Hotline: 510-238-3784 (tips) or 510-777-3211 (in progress)
* Parking Citations: 800-500-6484 (parking citation assistance center, pay or appeal a citation) or 510-238-3099 (enforcement)
* Prostitution Hotline: 510-238-2373 (tips) or 510-777-3211 (in progress)

Thank you.

When the PWD say its referred that means its up to you to file the complaint with code enforcement 238-3381.

This issue has not gone away - advocacy of violence should be an immediate red flag.

So, has violent graffiti acquired historical landmark status?

Can somebody do something about this?

In Oakland the only criminals are the tax payers. Thanks Libby!!!!

Oh FYI PWD has no clue or reason to to refer any thing to anybody. Code enforcement 238-3381 it may take a few calls not a lot of ambition there either.

Our independent inspectors report that the building in question, and the fence itself, have been demolished and removed. New construction is underway.