A second abandoned Hollywood Hills mansion owned by the son of a Major League Baseball team owner was spray-painted with graffiti over the weekend.
The mansion, which has been vacant for years and attracted squatters, is an eyesore for neighbors in the 1700 block of North Sunset Plaza Drive. The multi-story mansion is about 5 miles south ofowned by John Powers Middleton, whose father owns the Philadelphia Phillies baseball team, that has been targeted by taggers and damaged by vandals in recent weeks.Los Angeles Councilmember Nithya Raman's office said the owner of both properties is in"egregious violation of the law.
Built in 2008, the Italian villa-style mansion on scenic North Sunset Plaza Drive has terraces overlooking the Sunset Strip and Los Angeles to the south. The listing mentions a screening room, one indoor pool and another inside, six bedrooms, wine room and other amenities. A Phillies spokesperson confirmed the properties are owned by John Powers Middleton with no other family involvement.
Residents told NBCLA both properties have attracted squatters for years, but the graffiti has recently escalated.
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