City officials say the mural at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue, widely regarded as where hip-hop began, violates building code because it promotes a commercial website tied to the artwork. FOX 5's Richard ...

NYC's DOB fined a building for a mural they claim advertises, sparking a legal battle over art and city rules at hip-hop's birthplace.

A vivid mural meant to honor Hip-Hop’s birthplace at 1520 Sedgwick Avenue has sparked a legal clash between city officials and the property’s ownership group, Workforce Housing. The graffiti ...