"We have to save 1520, without it, what is keeping New York's spirit alive?"

JANE BENITEZ, LONG ISLAND, NY

"I've lived in 1520 Sedgwick Avenue for the past forty years. This building is more than a home to me, it holds so many memories and I know I would lose a part of me if I saw it go."

FRANK JONES, BRONX, NY

"This isn't just hip hop's home, it's the home to hundreds of people! I encourage everyone to sign this and save 1520!"

JERRY GUTIERREZ, BRONX, NY

"Please help save 1520! Save my home!"

CLARISSA WILDER, BRONX, NY

"1520 Sedgwick Avenue isn’t only the heart and soul of hip-hop, it’s the heart of New York. Without it New York City won’t ever be the same.“

HARRISON GRIER, EAST ORANGE, NJ

"1520 Sedgwick Avenue changed history. It's a shame New York hasn't recognized it for what it is! It's time we change things."

MARCUS JOHNSON, BROOKLYN, NY

"We can't keep letting gentrification destroy the culture and people of New York. We can't let more homes be taken away and let more culture vanish!"

KIM WARREN, TEANECK, NJ

"New York is a cultural gold mine, and they continue to whitewash it. Don't let this be another loss! Let's fight for 1520!"

MANUEL ESTEVEZ, PHILADELPHIA, PA

"I love hip hop, and every single hip hop fan should know how important 1520 is! We have got to work together and save it."

RICHARD SCOTT, ATLANTA, GA

"1520 Sedgwick Avenue is one of the only remaining cultural landmarks in New York City. The culture that made this city so influential in the 70's and 80's is almost entirely gone. If we don't save 1520, there will be nothing left to save!"

ALEX HANSON, BROOKLYN, NY

"For two, going on three generations, 1520 has been home to many members of my family. With New York prices rapidly skyrocketing in every borough, if we don't save 1520, almost my entire family could be displaced."

MARIA FRANKLIN, BRONX, NY

"1520 Sedgwick Avenue is the modern New York landmark. Everywhere you look in every country, in every space, they are influenced by hip hop, and yet, it's birthplace is at risk. This culture is so internationally significant, and I know if we all work together we can save this incredible place!"

RALPH JONES, QUEENS, NY

"What's New York without hip hop? What is the world without hip hop? We can't let a place so important be at risk. We have have to work to save 1520, we just got to!"

MEGAN MURPHY, SECAUCUS, NJ

MEGAN MURPHY, SECAUCUS, NJ