- October 14th, 2019, 9:38 pm#4925651
I'd be willing to bet you won't get far with any inquiries for a quick visit. The building has been deemed as unsafe by the city - at least until the refurbishment occurs. Even scouting as a filming location has been ruled out. The ceiling is still on the verge of collapse, it's a bit of a nightmare in there from what I understand.
Last I saw, Brooks + Scarpa had submitted a proposal and budget to the city, but that's the last I've seen progress on the new arts center. Development and permits for alterations to buildings in Skid Row (in which Ol' 23 resides) have sort of been a bit of an issue in Los Angeles as of late. Mixed with the fact that the building is a historical landmark, which complicates any construction or alteration, it's probably a super slow going process.
Last I saw, Brooks + Scarpa had submitted a proposal and budget to the city, but that's the last I've seen progress on the new arts center. Development and permits for alterations to buildings in Skid Row (in which Ol' 23 resides) have sort of been a bit of an issue in Los Angeles as of late. Mixed with the fact that the building is a historical landmark, which complicates any construction or alteration, it's probably a super slow going process.