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Hammer Boy.

Worth it, says Antonina. Swinging by 79th and Broadway to see Hammer Boy, one of the the most famous murals in NYC, and a really cool thing to see in the Upper West Side.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my My favorite murals in New York
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  • Address233 W 79th St, New York, NY 10024
  • From my guide, updated February 2024.

Artist: BanksyNeighborhood: Upper West SideAddress: 233 W 79th St, New York, NY 10024

Banksy is a famous (and anonymous) street artist known the world over for his thought-provoking street art. Many of his pieces have sold at auction for more than $1 million. Swinging by 79th and Broadway to see Hammer Boy, one of the the most famous murals in NYC, and a really cool thing to see in the Upper West Side. The piece was created during Banksy’s 2013 visit to NYC and is now protected by plexiglass to prevent vandalism.

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